idea March / April 2007

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Miles to go

Miles to go

While the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act is definitely worth celebrating, we’re not there yet. Rich Cline reports...

Helping those who help themselves

Helping those who help themselves

Sir Bob Geldof and Chancellor Gordon Brown were awarded honorary doctorates from Newcastle University in January in recognition of the work they did for the Make Poverty History campaign two years ago.Erika Izquierdo participates in a Micah Challenge rally in Latin America. There are however many people working hard without recognition to ensure that the Millennium Development Goals, to which the UK and other countries are committed, become a reality.

Into the margins

Into the margins

Alliance members are working with some of the most marginalised groups both at home and abroad: asylum seekers, refugees and prostitutes. Hazel Southam reports...

The way of peace

The way of peace

General Director Joel Edwards was deeply moved by his recent visit to Israel...

Talking about ... History

Talking about ... History

Whether we are talking from a pulpit or over a garden fence, Peter S Williams helps us to give relevant answers to the big issues raised by contemporary popular culture...

The Big Question: Isn't science more rational than faith?

The Big Question: Isn't science more rational than faith?

In our series examining frequently asked questions about the Christian faith, Alister McGrath answers... Isn't science more rational than faith?

Holding the tension

Holding the tension

In part four of his six-part series on grace and truth, General Director Joel Edwards looks at a positive Christian approach to our secular society...


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