Category - Race

New research shows growing impact of religion on East London

staff writers — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:53:53 +0100

New research published by academics based at the University of East London indicates that the demographic patterns in Britain's capital are in some cases shaped more by religious and cultural identity than by categories of race and ethnicity.

A new discourse on race and faith politics

Press Office — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000

An initial statement from New Generation Network, a non-partisan group of progressive voices, predominantly from Asian backgrounds. It calls for fresh approaches to tackling racism, discrimination and prejudice, and building a plural and multi-ethnic Britain. Ekklesia’s Simon Barrow is among several Christians who have endorsed it. The manifesto first appeared on The Guardian's Comment-is-Free.

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We need a better debate on race and faith

Press Office — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:55:20 +0000

The UK Christian think tank Ekklesia backs a call today by the progressive New Generation Network for a better debate on race and faith issues, in the wake of the 30th anniversary of the Race Relations Act.

Race and Identity

Jonathan Bartley — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:15:41 +0000

Gordon Brown has proposed that Remembrance Sunday might be developed into a patriotic national day to celebrate British history, achievements and culture. Ekklesia has suggested that Martin Luther King‚Äôs ‚ÄòWorld House‚Äô vision would be a better starting point.