Bending the Arc references a quote by Rev. Dr. King who said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This digital newsletter from the CSA Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation office showcases the work of changemakers, opportunities to learn, and opportunities for you to help “bend the arc” toward justice. Full contents of the newsletter are published on this page.
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Mail-In Voting Threatened
April 06, 2026
Last week, a presidential executive order was issued that would tighten federal control over mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. The White House says the order is about “citizenship verification” and “election integrity” but voting rights groups, like the ACLU are challenging the order arguing it is unconstitutional and will result in voter suppression. Read more here.
In her article, Unequal Weights, Rev. Cameron Trimble looks at this situation from a theological perspective. She quotes the commandment in Deuteronomy which says, “do not keep two sets of weights, one for fairness and one for advantage. Do not rig the scale before your transaction begins. Do not call a distorted measure just because it benefits you.”
A feature of Rev. Cameron’s articles is that each is accompanied by a prayer, a spiritual practice and reflection questions. After reading her “Unequal Weights” article above, ponder these questions:
- Where do you see “unequal weights” showing up in public right now?
- Where are you tempted to accept conditions you would have resisted before?
- What helps you stay clear about fairness when the pressure to adjust is strong?
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