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What Religion Looks Like

From the Opinion column of Religion Dispatches.  This demonstrates what can make religion relevant again in a consumer culture.

What Religion Looks Like, Wisconsin Edition
by Kim Bobo | Religion Dispatches | Feb. 23, 2011

“Tell me what religion looks like.”

“This is what religion looks like!”

So chanted the 75 religious leaders who marched into Wisconsin’s Capitol in Madison on Tuesday, February 22, in support of the state workers who are opposing Governor Walker’s proposal to strip public sector workers of collective bargaining rights under the guise of balancing the budget. The workers have already agreed to many of the proposed salary and benefit reductions—they’re fighting to retain a voice in decisions through their unions and the collective bargaining process.

The proposals are so draconian and such clear violations of religious teachings in support of workers’ rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining that Wisconsin religious leaders across faith traditions have issued public statements, sent letters to the Governor and legislators, and are participating in rallies and public events.