Category - empire

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16 Jul 2007

Theologians tackle challenge of 'empire' to churches and social justice

An international group of theologians met recently at Luther Seminary, St Paul, Minnesota, USA, to develop critical theological responses to 'empire' in the context of a divided and unequal world.
12 Apr 2007

The power of life versus the power of death

Both the Easter story and recent political dramas in the Middle East highlight deep questions about power, says Colin Morris. They show that the power of life is about persuasion.
19 Feb 2007

Memory of slave trade puts Anglican rows in perspective

A slave market whipping post once stood where the high altar now rises inside Zanzibar's 127-year-old Christ Church Cathedral. Here the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, began the Eucharist on 18 February 2007 with prayers asking "forgiveness for the past, mercy for the present, and humility for the future" - writes Bob Williams for Episcopal News Service USA.
8 Feb 2007

Subversive Preaching in a Postmodern World - A Targum based on Colossians 1:15-20 by Brian J Walsh