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Economic globalizationWashington Memo March-April 2001 Volume XXXIII, No. 2 Download a PDF of this issue | Review past issues
This issue, second in our series on the Beatitudes, examines economic globalization through the gospel lens “blessed are those who mourn.” Articles include:
The Great Reversal by Martin Shupack In contrast to the re-ordering in God’s reign, many elements of globalization benefit the wealthy and harm people living in poverty in many parts of the world. To be in the company of the blessed in God’s Great Reversal, we do well to live and work for greater equality and justice now.
Comfort for All Who Mourn by J. Daryl Byler Weapons have become wares of trade in the global economy as if they were food or clothing or some other necessary commodity. God offers comfort for all who mourn – to the powerful who repent of their harmful ways and to the poor who cling to God for strength and hope.
More than a War by Rachelle Schlabach Trade relations between Vietnam and the U.S. have been slowly improving, but several issues yet to be resolved are noted in this article. The Vietnamese people remain committed to the path forward; we can do no less than to return the favor.
The Underside of Economic Globalization by Martin Shupack The U.S. government has fiercely promoted the unfettered “free market/free trade” version of globalization throughout the world. This article examines several policy decisions that may come before Congress and/or the Administration this year.
Stop the War on Economic Migrants by Elisabeth T. Harder Comprehensive immigration policy, informed by new global economic trends, is needed to replace punitive immigrant policies. Key principles for temporary worker legislation are suggested.
Global Witness to the U.S.: Abolish the Death Penalty by David M. Whettstone The groundswell of objections to the death penalty from the global community can help efforts to abolish the death penalty in the United States.
The Globalization Siren and a Call to Justice by Linda Shelly, director of MCC’s Latin America and Caribbean programs Drawing on the words of Antony Sanchez and Hugo Zorilla, this article presents an interpretation of economic globalization from the particular perspective of Colombian Mennonites. In the process of globalization, the winners are few and the losers are many. |
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