November 23, 2011 - Christian Vegetarian Association Update Newsletters


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Update Newsletters
November 23, 2011

1. Comment Regarding Vegan Organic Farming

2. A Prayer for Animals

3. Activist Feedback

4. Essay: Following Christ and Making a Living, part 1: Some Notes about Corporations

5. This Week’s Sermon from Rev. Frank and Mary Hoffman

6. Br. Giovanni’s “The Symbiosis Experiment” Needs a Director

7. Harvard Divinity Student Seeking Info about Veg. Churches

1. Comment Regarding Vegan Organic Farming

Susan writes: I'm really glad you posted the veganorganic.net link. There's also one in the UK: http://www.stockfreeorganic.net

On blogs, when people argue that animal manure and blood and bones are needed for growing plants, I always refer them to the two vegan sites.

2. A Prayer for Animals

We joyfully give thanks for this, our meal of love and peace,

For no one's child lies on our plates. None suffered for our feast.

We pray for peace on Earth for all and grace to do our part.

To God and to all life we are connected heart to heart.

Judy Carman

3. Activist Feedback

Jessica, who leafleted with Stephanie and Colin at a Winter Jam concert in Portland, OR on Nov. 11, writes:

Stephanie, Colin and I leafleted CVA's "Would Jesus Eat Meat Today?" booklet as the Portland Winter Jam Christian concert let out this past Friday night. People were overall pretty receptive, although I personally got a little tired of hearing "Yes, he would!" (eat meat today). The highlight of the night was a man who came over to us and asked a few questions regarding the booklet. Thankfully, Colin was there to answer a bible-related question. The man then thanked us and said, "If your intent is for people to read the booklet, just know that it's being read."

Upcoming Outreach Opportunities

12/1 TX San Antonio Casting Crowns Come to the Well Tour

12/2 TX Belton Casting Crowns

12/2 TX San Antonio David Crowder Bands Last Tour

12/2 TN Chattanooga Jars Of Clay Christian Rock Concert

12/3 NC Asheville Jars Of Clay Christian Rock Concert

12/3 LA Bossier City Casting Crows Come to the Well Tour

12/3 OK Tulsa World Vision The Story Tour

12/3 VA Fairfax Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour

12/4 NY Binghamton Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour

12/4 MS Jackson Casting Crowns - Come to the Well Tour

12/4 AL Chelsea Kampfire for the King

12/2 TX Dallas World Vision / A Christmas Spectacular

12/7 NC Raleigh Jars Of Clay Christian Rock Concert

12/8 GA Atlanta World Vision / A Christmas Spectacular

12/8 VA Alexandria Jars Of Clay Christian Rock Concert

12/9 PA Lancaster Jars Of Clay Christian Rock Concert

12/9 NC Winston-Salem World Vision A Christmas Spectacular

12/9 OK Oklahoma City Night of Stories Christmas Tour

12/9 NV Reno Stellar Kart Christian Rock Concert

12/11 OH Greenvile Illumination Christ is Come

12/16 NC Lenoir Elishah Christian Rock Concert

12/16 TX Richardson Night of Stories Christmas Tour

12/18 MO Independence World Vision A Christmas Spectacular

5/20/12 CA Van Nuys TABLE WorldFest 2012

4. Essay: Following Christ and Making a Living, Part 1: Some Notes about Corporations

Corporations are legal entities that have certain privileges and restrictions. Most exist for business purposes, and investors find corporations attractive in large part because of corporations’ limited liability. Unlike partnerships, in which partners can be personally liable for firm debts, those who invest in corporations can lose no more than the value of their investments. If the corporation becomes bankrupt, creditors cannot pursue the private property of shareholders in order to collect outstanding debts. There are many reasons that governments have allowed corporations to exist, and they include promotion of business and facilitation of taxation. In the United States, individual states incorporate all corporations, and in theory states have the right to supervise a corporation or even remove a corporation’s charter. Rarely are such things done.

A comment from the Supreme Court bench in the 1886 case Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad established corporations as persons protected by the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. As a consequence, corporate persons enjoy the same rights under the Constitution as human persons, except that corporations do not have freedom of religion and do not vote. Corporations can sue for damages and be sued, and corporations can be charged with crimes.

A distinctive feature of corporations is that they are owned by shareholders, who can buy or trade shares of the corporations. Business corporations are run by boards of directors who are required by law to respect the desires of shareholders. Shareholders almost always want the corporations they own to be dedicated to financial gain. What kind of “person” does such a focus generate? We’ll explore this question next week.

Stephen R. Kaufman, M.D.

5. This Week’s Sermon from Rev. Frank and Mary Hoffman

If We Have Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord, Then He Should Reign as King of Our Lives

http://www.all-creatures.org/sermons97/s20nov88.html

6. Br. Giovanni’s “The Symbiosis Experiment” Needs a Director

In Goochland, Virginia, Br. Giovanni of Dionysosherd has cared for a herd of 140 goats who were rescued from a slaughterhouse since 2005. Br. Giovanni is in good health, but on account of his advancing age he is hoping to find someone who can help care for the goats. If anyone is interesting learning more, contact Br. Giovanni at PO Box 572, Goochland, VA 23063.

7. Harvard Divinity Student Seeking Info about Veg. Churches

The student writes:

I am currently writing a paper about the Jewish and Christian vegetarian movements. I was wondering if you could direct me to any church communities that practice vegetarianism. I would love to talk to a community that practices vegetarianism together.

Your question and comments are welcome

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