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  • 3 Aug
    2007
    Religious leaders urged to combat gender-based violence in Africa

    African religious leaders have heard that gender-based violence is increasingly becoming a weapon of war in the continent's trouble spots, with some saying sacred scriptures are being used to justify violence in general.

  • 19 Jul
    2007
    Re-writing History: the Episcopal Church struggle

    In the global intra-Anglican 'wars' about sexuality, biblical interpretation, authority and church polity, The Episcopal Church (TEC) in the USA has been singled out from other Anglican provinces and subjected to harsh criticism and threats of expulsion. Why is this? What are the underlying issues about the use of Scripture and other questions which explain why TEC is such a bone of contention? Can Christians learn to handle differences in more creative ways which honour the life-giving Gospel message they are supposed to exemplify?

    You can read a new report and analysis from Ekklesia associate Savitri Hensman in *.PDF form here

    A nine point summary is given below.

    Savi Hensman
  • 29 May
    2007
    London seminar - Jesus' Family Values

    This Thursday (31 May) there is a unique chance to engage with Professor Deirdre Good about why the church may be overlooking Jesus and the Gospel message of inclusive community in its quest for 'fami

  • 29 May
    2007
    Jesus' Family Values - Seminar
    31/05/2007 - 11:00
    31/05/2007 - 12:30

    You are invited to join

    Professor Deirdre Good in conversation about ‘Jesus’ Family Values’ and their challenge for the churches’ current stance.

  • 3 Jan
    2007
    Bible and Qur'an row as US Congress reconvenes

    The Bible and the Qur'an will share the spotlight with the usual menu of political debate and rancour when the US Congress reconvenes tomorrow (4 January 2007)- writes Chris Herlinger for Ecumenicl News International.

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