Posted in International Affairs, Religious Liberty on Mar 31st, 2011
Democracy, human rights and freedom are not destinations you arrive at. We mustn’t take these for granted – they can be lost. President Ronald Reagan wrote: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Mar 31st, 2011
“The Church acknowledges the legitimate role of profit as an indication that a business is functioning well. When a firm makes a profit, this means that productive factors have been properly employed and corresponding human needs have been duly satisfied. But profitability is not the only indicator of a firm’s condition. It is possible for […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Mar 31st, 2011
The Old Testament lays down in Exodus the Ten Commandments as given to Moses, the injunction in Leviticus to love our neighbour as ourselves and generally the importance of observing a strict code of law. The New Testament is a record of the Incarnation, the teachings of Christ and the establishment of the Kingdom of […]
Posted in International Affairs on Mar 31st, 2011
Dictatorships always fall – sooner or later. The Arab world consists of various kinds of dictatorships, where Islam is a basis in the legal systems. The desire for freedom is shared by all people, regardless of race, religion or gender. Therefore, it is no wonder that we now witness demonstrations and revolts in non-free Muslim […]
Posted in Religious Liberty on Mar 31st, 2011
Freedom of worship is NOT the same as freedom of religion. This is not hairsplitting semantics or personal preferences. It is a matter of life and death in some countries. Thus it is of grave concern that Obama, Clinton and Cameron seemingly prefer using freedom of worship. Let me explain: Freedom of religion includes the […]