Category - anniversary of slave trade

Black theological perspectives on slavery to be explored

staff writers — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:37:59 +0000

As discussion continues over how the Church of England and others might make reparations for their part in the slave trade, a major international conference is to look at the legacy of slavery in theological terms.

Archbishops lead march to commemorate ending of slave trade

staff writers — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 19:17:12 +0000

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York were joined by thousands in a solemn procession of remembrance on Saturday to mark the bicentenary of the British Parliament's abolition of the slave trade.

Tony Blair should make clear slavery apology, says world churches chief

staff writers — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:33:28 +0000

The head of the World Council of Churches has asked PM Tony Blair to change his mind and make an unambiguous apology for Britain's involvement in the slave trade.

Senior bishop criticises evangelicals and other Christians over slave trade abolition

staff writers — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:00:48 +0000

A senior Church of England bishop has criticised evangelicals who backed the campaign to end the transatlantic slave trade and highlighted how his predecessors justified the trade and opposed William Wilberforce's attempts to end it.

Apology for Slavery? - Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, 26th September 2006

Press Office — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:29:32 +0000

Ekklesia's director Jonathan Bartley, argues in favour of an apology for the slave tra