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Rumi was a Muslim mystic who lived in Turkey in the 13th century. His poems are about the primacy of love. ... This poem is an invitation to help lift one another, because as we do so, we are also lifting the world. This poem has been translated by Farideh Azodi Davidson.
“Being a UMC institution and aligning with its Wesleyan guiding principles — which we do unapologetically — allows us to remain relevant in the current climate and culture,” says Dr. Dwuan J. Warmack, Claflin University president.
ATLANTA — Morgan Cebrun, a student at Xavier University, is one step closer to her dream of becoming a pediatric physician assistant, thanks to a scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).
Methodists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in January to celebrate the ordination of the first three Honduran elders.
When [Sojourner Truth] was presented with arguments based on faith that would oppress women and former slaves alike, she asked, “Where did your Christ come from?” I think this is a great question that still resonates today. It makes me question myself, “How often has my faith served to justify my actions?” Too often, faith has served to justify genocide, wars, slavery, discrimination, and many other repulsive acts. Too often, we have used Christ to justify the evil that comes from our hearts.
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