Monday, November 5, 2012

Religious leaders speak in support of Prop 37 and how their faith informs their views of genetically modified foods (GMOs).


Religious leaders speak in support of Prop 37 and how their faith informs their views of genetically modified foods (GMOs).

Information from Christian Faith-Based Leaders



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Reverend Lyndon Harris, St. Pauls Chapel, NY, NY
Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/VBwWw_Tv7po

In this video, Reverend Harris reveals, “the Global Anglican Communion has come out against Genetically Modified Organisms.” and that The General Convention of the Episcopal Church “support(s) the rights of consumers to know the source and content of their food stuffs,” and encourages all involved to work to have Proposition 37 in the state of California.”


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Reverend Dr. Dudley D. Chatman, Pastor, Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church, Pacoima, CA

Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/wViVwqbV7Z8

In this video, Reverend Dr. Dudley D. Chatman says he would vote yes on Prop 37 and urges his congregations to "Get out there to vote to make sure food is labeled when they have GMO ingredients in it."



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Reverend Peter H. Rood, Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, Westchester, CA

Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/IMOMVvHhBxk

In this video, Reverend Peter H. Rood states that he intends to vote yes on Prop 37.” He invites those in his religious community to do the same.


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Reverend Daniel Buford, Prophetic Justice Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland CA
Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/bfLlMYYO82s

In this video, Reverend Buford urges Christians to understand “you are what you eat” and to support GMO food labeling. GMOs, says Rev. Buford, stands for “God Move Over.”


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Minister JoAn McClendon, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA
Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/VKEWjtbE-6U

In this video, Minister McClendon refers to a passage in Genesis and offers her fervent support for GMO labeling on foods that contain them.

Information from Jewish Faith-Based Leaders


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Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz, Biologist and Member of Netiaya Council, Los Angeles, CA

Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/jam2O1A3Fvg

In this video, Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz believes labeling GMO foods enables one to make a conscious choice about the content of one's food.” He explains, “The Torah tells us clearly not to put different species together. It is not humanity's role to create new species; it is God's.”



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Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkus, Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA

Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/mLLp2tSm0Eg

In this video, Rabbi Farkus discusses certain tenants of Jewish faith and how GMOs obstruct them.


Information from Hindu Faith-Based Leaders


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Swami Ishwarananda, Chinmaya Mission, Los Angeles, CA

Click on the video or the link to watch http://youtu.be/y2-TN9-M9sQ

In this video, Swami Ishwarananda believes that genetic engineering interferes with the natural food that is made by God and considers GMOs to be dangerous to one's health. He advises his congregation, “Please do not consume them. . . . For that,” he says, “We should support that proposition [37].”


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The Institute for Responsible Technology Food Policy Fund is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization engaging in advocacy and legislative lobbying activities.


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