Policy Areas - Life and Death

Binding Indonesia's religious wounds

Maurice Malanes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:55:35 +0100

The concrete wall behind the altar of the Christian Church of Central Sulawesi in Palu, Indonesia, is testimony to the depth of conflict there writes Maurice Malanes. But now peace is being given a chance.

Scottish Catholic hierarchy ups heat in Glasgow East by-election

staff writers — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:21:28 +0100

A senior Catholic figure in Scotland is using the hotly contested Glasgow East by-election to push a controversial anti-government message in the apparent hope that voters will punish it for defying the church.

Methodist Conference votes to review position on abortion

agency reporter — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:01:15 +0100

A major report on abortion, assisted reproductive technologies and stem cell research has been received by the Methodist Conference. The report, Created in God’s Image, also discusses embryo screening and egg and sperm donation.

Lambeth bishops to be challenged on HIV in Africa

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:35:46 +0100

While the media focus is on in-fighting over sexuality and gender, the July 2008 Lambeth Conference of worldwide Anglican bishops will be challenged to look outwards at the HIV-AIDS pandemic facing millions in Africa.

Tributes pour in for murdered anti-gun campaigner

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:39:25 +0100

Church leaders and anti-gun charities have paid tribute to Ms Pat Regan, a mother who became a prominent campaigner against violence after she lost her son in what was dubbed 'an underworld style shooting' in 2002.

2008 London Mennonite Theology Forum: Responsibility to Protect

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:51:40 +0100

Start: 18/07/2008 - 18:30

End: 19/07/2008 - 14:00

What is the responsibility of the international community when a state is unable or unwilling to protect its own people?

Researching Violence and Conflict (Conference)

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:55:55 +0100

Start: 04/07/2008 - 09:30

End: 05/07/2008 - 18:30

The Centre of African Studies (London), based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), is pleased to announce a two-day conference on ‘Researching Violence and Conflict: Methodological

Giving Voice to the Earth

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:11:22 +0100

Start: 26/07/2008 - 09:00

End: 26/07/2008 - 19:00

A day conference, organised by Peace Brigades International UK, will explore threats to biodiversity and climate change presented by deforestation, pollution and mono-crop cultivation.

Violence…isolation…despair: What can the church do?

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:47:42 +0100

Start: 19/09/2008 - 10:00

End: 19/09/2008 - 16:00

Connecting Communities conference

Tutu advocates for HIV positive children

agency reporter — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:32:05 +0100

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has addressed the 61st World Health Assembly which ends in Geneva tomorrow. Holding up a t-shirt proclaiming "HIV Positive Kids Need Treatment," he highlighted the need to address the challenges

Killer of archbishop receives death penalty despite church opposition

staff writers — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:48:17 +0100

An al-Qaeda leader in Iraq has been sentenced to death for the killing of the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho - despite the church's opposition to the death penalty. The Iraqi government said the criminal court had imposed the death sentence on Ahmed Ali Ahmed.

Christian Aid backs the work of Amity in quake-hit China

agency reporter — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:27:34 +0100

The UK-based international developement agency Christian Aid is responding to the huge magnitude earthquake that hit China’s Sichuan province on 12 May through the work of the Amity Foundation, a recognised NGO.

Armenian spiritual leader decries genocide denial

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:13:58 +0100

The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, visiting Pope Benedict XVI in Rome, has spoken of the "genocide" suffered by his compatriots in the Ottoman empire, and said that those with power should ensure that justice prevails.

Chinese churches and NGOs respond to earthquake crisis

agency reporter — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:22:51 +0100

Chinese churches and Christian agencies, as well as the government and army, have begun responding to the recent earthquake. The quake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, has devastated a region west of the provincial capital Chengdu.

Kirk set to express outright opposition to death penalty

agency reporter — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:36:35 +0100

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is set to express its outright opposition to the death penalty for the first time. It has never previously resolved to oppose capital punishment ‘unequivocally’.