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About the Book

This work addresses the issue: How faith makes a difference in life and to society, and can contribute to changing the world for the better. It is often assumed that social action and religious faith are unrelated. Those with a passion for justice do not always see a place for faith, and those with religious conviction do not always see how it can impact society. Malcolm Duncan, demonstrates the vital connection between the two and highlights what this can mean to both individuals and communities in the effort to 'make poverty history'. This book is for all who are concerned to make a difference in society. It invites those of faith and those of none into a conversation, a journey, looking at how the world can be made a better place. Eminently practical, it goes to the heart of the radical Christianity which is Jesus' legacy.

Table of Contents:
Dedication Acknowledgements Foreword Steve Chalke Introduction Section One: Does faith have a place? Chapter One Who Cares Chapter Two What Difference Does it Make Section Two: Christian Principles? Chapter Three A Charter for Change Chapter Four Positively Christian Section Three: Personal Implications? Chapter Five How Shall We Then Live? Chapter Six Moving On Postscript Just Us or Justice? A word to the Christian Community Appendix What are the key ingredients for an effective Christian Social Movement? More Information about Faithworks Bibliography

About the Author :
Malcolm Duncan is leader of Faithworks, set up by Steve Chalke to help churches contribute to their community and to change the public perception of the church.

Review :
Injustice and marginalization are wrong.  In Building a Better World, Malcolm Duncan makes a heart-felt cry for greater understanding and co-operation between those who care about human dignity and the future of our society.  This is not a comfortable read but it is a desperately needed rallying cry to those outside of the Christian faith and those within it to find a way of working together - to build a better world. Malcolm Duncan is one of the articulate progressive voices in the evangelical community and deserves serious consideration in this book. 'A desperately-needed rallying cry to those outside the Christian faith and those within it.' Jim Wallis - Author of God's Politics Malcolm Duncan's passion, pastoral heart and practical experience has equipped him to make a vital contribution to all of us who want to be in and build a better world.'  Joel Edwards - General Director, Evangelical Alliance "He (Duncan) is conducting a 'dialogue' with those who might reject Christian 'Religion', but share his concern for social justice...It is this second aim that gives his book its originality and interest..."   "For me, this book is spot on in its intention, with some good material and genuine inspiration."  "This book is for all who are concerned to make a difference in society.  It invites everyone into a conversation about how the world can be made a better place." Baptist Times "Building a Better World invites readers to recognise that the teachings of Jesus provide a radical charter for social change. It also challenges people to prioritise issues of justice and to 'stand with the excluded, the poor, the oppressed, and the marginalised'. This book will make a difference in society. Through a combination of theory and practical advice it presents a stimulating dialogue on the role of faith in making the world a better place." 


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780826491527
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 246 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0826491529
  • Publisher Date: 12 Oct 2006
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 184
  • Sub Title: Faith at work for change in society
  • Width: 138 mm


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