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This issue of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics addresses this reality and what Christians are called to do in thought, word and deed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Announcements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Lutheran Ethicists&#8217; Gathering<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Have you considered attending \u201cChristian Reflections on Dying Well in a Technological Society?\u201d   This year\u2019s Lutheran Ethicists\u2019 Gathering sponsored by the ELCA\u2019s Theological Discernment Team (January 7-8, 2015 at the Palmer House Hotel, Chicago) will bring together ethically attentive Christians whether ethicists, pastors, chaplains, teachers, or lay people around end-of-life questions.  For more information, click<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/elca.org\/JLE\/Articles\/1060\">here<\/a>\u200b. <\/p>\n<p><em>Draft of Social Message on Gender-based Violence <\/em><\/p>\n<p>The ELCA Church Council has authorized a social message on gender-based violence. Messages are adopted by the Church Council as a means to encourage learning and moral discourse.  A draft is available online through November 26th and public feedback is encouraged.  To learn more, click <a href=\"http:\/\/elca.org\/JLE\/Articles\/1061\">here<\/a>\u200b.  To read the draft and give feedback, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elca.org\/Faith\/Faith-and-Society\/Current-Social-Writing-Projects\/Gender-Violence?_ga=2.200325099.411282096.1564671061-69375537.1559681268\">here<\/a>\u200b.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to reliable information, 20% of American children and 13% of all Americans live in poverty. Globally, nearly one-half of the world&#8217;s population or approximately 3 billion people live on less than $ 2.50 a day. Given the tragic and widespread reality of poverty, how should Christians respond and how shall we live? 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