Category - oppression

Being on the side of the crucified

Savi Hensman — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:25:47 +0000

In a reflection on faith and human rights for Easter, Savi Hensman argues that issues of life and death and the question about whether Christians are on the side of the powerful or the powerless go to the heart of the Gospel story.

Terror, oppression and violence declared un-Islamic by scholars

staff writers — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:36:34 +0000

Terrorism, oppression and violence has been declared un-Islamic by around 20,000 Muslim leaders following a scholars' meeting at an Indian madrassa, according to a senior cleric quoted in The Times newspaper in the UK.

Tutu coming to St Alban's to remember victim of oppression

staff writers — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:35:13 +0100

Archbishop Emeritus and Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu comes to St Alban's on Saturday, to lead the city's Annual Pilgrimage in remembrance of the killing of its patron saint. He will focus on the challenges of following Christ today.

The theological legacy of the slave trade

David Ford — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:36:09 +0100

David Ford says that slavery is still very much alive, and that the systems and ideas that underpin it also challenge the church's deep collusion with racism - and its unwillingness to be grasped by the Gospel.

Christian call to back Palestinian unity hope in the midst of conflict

staff writers — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Talks between the Palestinian factions of Hamas and Fatah have forged an agreement to create a Palestinian unity government, following extensive diplomatic and political efforts.

Indian Catholic bishops highlight plight of Muslims, Dalits and other minorities

staff writers — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Catholic Bishops in India have appealed for justice for the country's Muslim population as it faces increasing pressure from nationalists, alongside Christians. They have also highlighted the plight of Dalits (formerly known as 'untouchables') and other minority communities.