Ministries in the Midst of Hate and Violence

Archived News and Features

News 2000

Emergency Consultation on Family Farm Crisis and Hate/Violence in Rural Places
Conference Helps Burned United Methodist, Baptist Churches, UMNS, November 28, 2000
Tears of Hate Violence: Then, Now and Still by Sandra Peters, Response Magazine, September 2000
Police in Kokomo, Miss., were too quick to label the June 16 death of 17-year-old Raynard Johnson a suicide, say local organizers, including United Methodists, who are seeking investigation of what they say looks like a lynching.
Hate Crime Petitions Gain Wide Support by Dana Jones, Response, September 2000
Despite an organized effort by the Institute on Religion and Democracy – a right-wing, religious think tank – to dilute hate-crime legislation at General Conference, three resolutions passed by large margins.
As Internet Grows, So Does Number of Hate Sites, UMNS, October 2, 2000
West Virginia Bishop Speaks Out on Man's Murder, UMNS, July 21, 2000
United Methodists Continue Efforts to Counter Hate Crimes, UMNS, July 20, 2000
Supposed Suicide Called a Hate Crime by Chris Herlinger, GBGM, July 17, 2000
UM Mission Agency Joins Call for Investigation into Mississippi Hanging by Lesley Crosson, GBGM, July 13, 2000
United in Their Pain, Indianpolis Star, July 6, 2000
Two fathers met before a service Wednesday night at First United Methodist Church. And although they live on different continents, they shared a bond many parents can't begin to fathom. A year ago, Shin-Ho Yoon of Seoul, South Korea, endured the death of his 26-year-old son during a racist shooting spree. Eric Behrman wrestles with his own anguish, waiting to hear the fate of his 19-year-old daughter, who disappeared five weeks ago.
Combatting Hate and Violence in Rural Communities by by Harold W. McSwain, Response Magazine, June 2000
Amadou Diallo Verdict, Statement of the General Board of Global Ministries, March 3, 2000

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