A call for a new social covenant from Jim Wallis: “While the social covenant call acknowledges the great diversity of global values, it puts forward three values that express a consensus across cultures and religions. They are:
1) the dignity of the human person,
2) the importance of the common good, which transcends individual interests, and
3) the need for stewardship of the planet and posterity.
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We urgently need a new social covenant between citizens, businesses, and government. Contracts have been broken, but a covenant adds a moral dimension to the solution that is now essential. By definition, this will require the engagement and collaboration of all the “stakeholders” — governments, businesses, civil society groups, people of faith, and especially young people.” Click on the link to print copies for Sunday morning – for all – discussion groups. http://sojo.net/blogs/2013/01/24/call-new-social-covenant