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An Easter Message
Slavery and the Hope of Redemption
This Easter, Joel Edwards reflects on the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act 1807, the contributions of William Wilberforce, ex-slave Olaudah Equiano and other courageous men and women of vision, the world over. He also talks of the powerful prospect of Hope and the need to act against modern day slavery, affecting millions of people.
He relates a Christian story of hope and redemption. Hope transforms anger.
It’s the hope that powered Wilberforce and made Equiano give himself to the cause of freedom. The horrors of the past can empower us do something positive in the present.
This is at the heart of what Easter is all about.
He says nothing exemplifies death and resurrection as clearly as our slavery to sin and our freedom from it.
Joel reminds us that God redeemed us through the sacrifice of his only Son, whose resurrection brought us life.
Joel invites us to remember, reflect and respond.
Useful resources / websites: - Set All Free (opens in a new window)
Established by Churches Together in England to commemorate the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 2007 in ways which challenge modern society to engage with Christian values. - Stop the Traffik (opens in a new window)
A global coalition of organisations working together to fight against people trafficking; by raising awareness on a subject that is little known or understood Stop the Traffik will call for change and freedom. - Resources on... The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
A list of resources for churches on the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, including Bible study materials, worship resources, children's teaching materials, multimedia and useful websites. Compiled by the Alliance's Information and Resources Centre. - Miles to go
While the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act is definitely worth celebrating, we’re not there yet.
An Article by Rich Cline in the March/April edition of idea magazine - Slavery, Abolition & Evangelicals Booklet
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Commemoration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807
by Dr. R. David Muir, Evangelical Alliance, Public Policy Director. - Faith and Nation Report (opens in a new window)
‘Faith and Nation’ gives 100 recommendations on areas as diverse as religious liberty, the environment, and constitutional matters. - Statistics on... Easter 2007
A selection of facts on chocolate consumption and spending at Easter, plus some polls and surveys which reveal the knowledge - and ignorance - of the Easter story among Britain's adults and children. - Quotes on... Easter 2007
Quotes that remind us what is at the heart of the Easter story - and that this story does still resonate in the hearts of many who will not be 'watching and praying' in churches over the Easter period.
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Sexual Orientation Regulations
The Evangelical Alliance is still committed to holding Government officials to account on the regulations in England and Wales, as it has done from the beginning of this legislation’s development. |
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What's New A random selection of new articles and pages on the Evangelical Alliance Website. |
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 9 Jan 2012
 Evangelical Alliance welcomes new Marriage Foundation launched on Divorce Day
Peter Lynas, the director of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland, has welcomed the news that Sir Paul Coleridge, a senior Family Court Judge, is launching a campaign to promote marriage and reverse the appalling and costly impact of family breakdown.1 The news comes on the first working day after the Christmas and new-year break, which is known in legal circles as Divorce Day. 9 Jan 2012
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