Category - mlk

Public figures join reformers and religious groups in demanding media reform

staff writers — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:59:14 +0000

Jane Fonda, Jesse Jackson, US Congressman Ed Markey, and American Federal Communications Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein have joined with a broad alliance of reformers - including religious organisations - to demand equal access and fair ownership of media provision.

Martin Luther King and Iraq,Thought for the Day, BBC Radio 4, 17 January 2007

Press Office — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:41:32 +0000

Jesus' injunction to 'turn the other cheek' did not mean passivity.

Luther King embodies radical non-violence, says US Episcopal leader

staff writers — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:33:09 +0000

The new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA celebrated the life of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King in her first official service in the Diocese of New York this week - at St Ann's Church in the Bronx, on 15 January 2007. She stressed the difficult call to radical non-violence as a key Christian vocation arising from his legacy.

Christians remember Martin Luther King by uniting against racism

staff writers — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:15:23 +0000

As millions marked Martin Luther King Day across the United States yesterday, American church leaders urged their congregations to join Christians and others in their communities to "to exercise common witness and common service as together we seek to dismantle racism and, in so doing, to be the voice and presence of God's love in the world."

Bush's own denomination calls for an end to Iraq war

staff writers — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:59:59 +0000

The United Methodist Church President Bush's own denomination, has added its voice to the growing global chorus of disapproval - echoed strongly by many American Christians - towards the new White House policy backing a military 'surge' in Iraq.

Racism and war recalled as Martin Luther King Day approaches

staff writers — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 13:57:32 +0000

‚ÄúWe seem to be at a curious juncture in America in the area of race‚Äù, says a United Methodist Church bishop who makes it a practice to write a letter in honour of Martin Luther King Jr each year, drawing attention to ways in which his vision has been fulfilled or frustrated during the previous 12 months.

Gordon Brown calls for a day to celebrate Britishness

staff writers — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 12:00:00 +0000

British chancellor Gordon Brown will today propose that Remembrance Sunday might be developed further into a patriotic national day to celebrate British history, achievements and culture, reports the Guardian newspaper.