Category - social justice

Liberation theology is still alive and well

Walter Altmann — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:16:28 +0000

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, twenty years ago, many critics have been quick to sign liberation theology's death certificate, says Walter Altmann. But its biblical concern with justice still continues to resonate.

Remembering Kennedy

Simon Barrow — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:16:27 +0100

Ted Kennedy was an outspoken advocate of social justice, but also (as he himself recognised) a deeply flawed person.

New online 'Justice Mail' highlights action ahead of shopping

staff writers — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:34:44 +0000

A range of churches in England have come together to create ‘Justice Mail’, a new website being launched on Advent Sunday to help busy people become more active on social justice issues by providing quick contacts and actions.

Getting Going on Going Green

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:15:18 +0000

Start: 15/11/2008 - 09:30

End: 15/11/2008 - 16:30

During the past decade, we have heard much about the ecological crisis facing our planet and how we, as Christians, need to take action.

Keep the Promise Rally: End Child Poverty

Jordan Tchilingirian — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:05:10 +0100

Start: 04/10/2008 - 11:30

Growing up in poverty hurts

1 in 3 children live in poverty in the UK today.
We can see the damage that poverty does to our society and are demanding a better future for all our children.

Poll puts Mandela and Martin Luther King above celebrities

agency reporter — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:46:46 +0100

People in Britain rate committed campaigners such as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King far more highly than celebrities such as Sir Bob Geldof and Angelina Jolie, a recent YouGov poll commissioned by Christian Aid shows.

How 'unity' can sacrifice justice

Savi Hensman — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:47:58 +0100

Mercy, not sacrifice, is the Christian keynote when dubious appeals to unity are used in religion and in society to thwart calls for social justice, says Savi Hensman. She cites recent examples in Japan and in world Anglicanism.

Just Hope

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:15:41 +0100

Start: 14/06/2008 - 10:00

End: 14/06/2008 - 16:00

Do you want to make a difference?

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

A sense of vision

Simon Barrow — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:12:52 +0100

I am speaking at a policy forum on 'Renewing the Vision' - one of a national series - on Saturday 7 June, 2pm.