Faith, Trump, tariffs and trade war: More faith leaders speak out

During the pandemic, the Free Press invited clergy and other faith leaders to share reflections about faith and the Covid emergency—what they were saying to their congregations and denominations. 

These submissions were published on the faith section of the Free Press website; between 20-30 were published there. 

Canada has another emergency today—the threat of tariffs and trade war with the U.S. I have explored what this means for faith groups in some columns. But we also wanted to invite faith leaders to share more about this topic. What are they saying to their congregations and denominations? 

To that end, the Free Press is accepting submissions from local faith leaders about this current emergency situation. We have published seven so far on the faith section of the Free Press website, including this new one by Muslim community leader Ismael Mukhtar: Challenging times offer opportunities for realism, hope, trust, prayer, patience and innovation.

Local pastors best placed to deal with political issues: Applying the Scriptures to the current moment for a local congregation is par for the course for a pastor. By Yuri Hooker, senior pastor of Bethesda Church. 

We are not helpless or alone: Simple things you can do when the world is in turmoil. By Janessa Nayler-Giesbrecht, pastor of Jubilee Mennonite Church. 

A call to courage and hope in this consequential moment. By By: Michael Pahl, executive minister for Mennonite Church Manitoba.

And previous posts:

Michael Wilson, minister at Charleswood United Church: “Faith a way to counter anxiety.” 

Erik Reedman Parker, minister at Sherwood Park Lutheran Church: “Trump and Martin Luther: How to live a Christian life in this current world.” 

Peter Bush, formerly the minister at Westwood Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg and now the minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus, Ont.: A prayer for a time of chaos and uncertainty. 

More will be coming! Already there are two more submissions ready to be edited. 

People of faith believe that faith has something to say about every situation facing people, even if only to trust God and not lose heart. And also about trade wars and tariffs.