Herbert Bigelow, from Vine Street Congregational Church in Cincinnati, attended one of the first gatherings of the National Direct Legislation League, along with many other Ohioans. Extreme wealth, concentrated amongst a few, left far too many Americans out in the cold.įaith leaders - wanting to live out the command to love thy neighbor - collaborated with unions, children’s advocates, education leaders, and many others to serve neighbors in need and advocate for basic human dignity.ĭuring this time, the community knew our charitable efforts wouldn’t be enough without social reforms and public accountability. In an age of scientific advancement and industrialization, America saw corruption in politics and corporate America grow faster than production on the new assembly lines. More: Issue 1: Everything you need to know about Ohio Issue 1 and the August special election

Our view: 'Power-hungry hypocrites' trying to con Ohio. The late 19th and early 20th century saw people of faith around the country seek to address human suffering and live out the command to love thy neighbor. Roosevelt’s New Deal were passed in the Halls of Congress, church fellowship halls were the centers for debate on many of these ideas. There are many things we take for granted these days - children not dying on factory floors, social security, worker’s compensation, minimum wage, health insurance, and so much more.īefore women’s suffrage or Franklin D.

The Hunger Network board endorsed a 'no' vote on Issue 1 in June. He currently serves as the director of the Hunger Network in Ohio, an ecumenical ministry that seeks to address the root causes of poverty. is an ordained deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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