Thrivent CEO Rasmussen “Doing What’s Right As We Travel The Long Road To Change”, Address Economic Insecurity?, “we will change from within”, “All lives matter” treat all people honestly and respectfully
As I read the following news release from Teresa Rasmussen, President and CEO of Thrivent Financial, I was reminded of Starbucks shutting down years ago to retrain their employees on making coffee.
I thought then how foolish it looked to be training employees on how to make coffee. If I was foolish enough to have not already been training my employees on how to make coffee, I am not sure I would admit it.
The same goes for Thrivent, formerly Aid Association for Lutherans.
Thrivent for decades has touted their Christian beliefs and concerns for members.
Are they finally admitting it was all a ruse, a clever wolf in sheep’s clothing scenario?
Are they willing to apologize to me and countless others for the fraud they have perpetuated and the shameless way they treated us?
For their corrupt mandated arbitration enacted retroactively?
Really care about economic insecurity?
Or are they just trying to placate blacks?
From Thrivent and Teresa Rasmussen July 10, 2020.
“Letter From Our CEO: Doing What’s Right As We Travel The Long Road To Change”
“Together we will take immediate action – and invest in long-term change – to help address racism, discrimination and economic insecurity.
At Thrivent we believe humanity thrives when people make the most of all God has given them. Yet the ability to thrive is fundamentally hindered for those who disproportionately face systemic inequities, racism and discrimination due to the color of their skin.
As we continue to grapple with the tragic killing of George Floyd and the resulting anger, frustration and sorrow in our communities, we know that what happened not only to Mr. Floyd, but many before him, calls for real change.
The issue is so deeply rooted that there is not one answer, one remedy or one solution. Bringing meaningful change to these problems will, at the very least, take deep soul-searching and personal growth from people and institutions. It will require investing in, and supporting, one another for Thrivent to be inclusive and diverse with abundant and equitable opportunities for all.
As an organization, we will change from within. We will seek, identify and hire diverse talent that clearly reflects the communities in which we operate and serve. We understand that Black, Indigenous, and people of color receive disproportionately less mentorship, growth opportunities and advancement in the American workplace. We will ensure this is not the case at Thrivent, and we will hold our leaders accountable to this mission.
Real change takes time and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. We must listen, learn and act to create a better way forward. As a first step, we are creating an integrated community response, investing $3 million in community action, in pursuit of long-term systemic change.”
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I and most people believe that “All lives matter” and that all people should be treated honestly and respectfully.
