Archive for the ‘Life Issues’ Category
Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa’s biggest problem – the crushing passivity of the people’s mindset
Matthew Parris, a columnist with The Times newspaper
I was fascinated and pleased to read that Matthew Parris, a columnist at The Times newspaper wrote
“Now a confirmed atheist, I’ve become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: sharply distinct from the work of secular NGOs, government projects and international aid efforts.”
He goes on to say “Education and training alone will not do. In Africa Christianity changes people’s hearts. It brings a spiritual transformation. The rebirth is real. The change is good.”
Couldn’t agree more. As one who has over the years campaigned for justice for developing nations – for Fair Trade, cancellation of debt and for political reform – I see the value of these but have long held that only the power of God can bring lasting change.
A truly refreshing, objective bit of media critique. Read more at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece
Anti-Abortion Groups
I noticed that since posting about the rally at the Houses of Parliament last year to protest against abortion a few people have searched this blog for a list of anti-abortion groups. So here are a few that may be worth contacting for resources, campaigning strategies etc. Some aren’t dedicated to abortion issues alone and have a broader scope in tackling other social and moral issues. There may be more but these are the ones I would recommend as I have used their resources for campaigning.
- Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC)
- The Christian Institute
- CARE (Christian Action Research and Education)
Anti-abortion groups stage rally
Religious and anti-abortion groups have been holding a rally to mark 40 years since abortion was legalised. Activists met at the Houses of Parliament to call for a reduction in the upper time limit for abortion. They later walked to Westminster Cathedral for a service commemorating 6.7m abortions performed since 1967.
Full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7064964.stm
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
This is amazing! If you think that a foetus in the womb is not a real human being take a look at this. We are ‘fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139).
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