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CELEBRATING FOR HE IS GOOD

Published on behalf of Ayoma Fernando. (Available on Scope June edition)

What would you feel on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, if you happened to be one of his disciples? I would feel a deep sense of loneliness and loss. Breaking news received from the women who went to the tomb on Easter morning would sound all rubbish to my analytical mind! (“How can a positive Gibbs free energy reaction favour inside a dead cell?” a chemist would argue.) But what if you too happened to be with the women on that early Easter morning? Would you do

Continue Reading 1 comment July 15th, 2007

Protest march against forced eviction

Do we act as Christians when the country is sliding into a precipice? We should, no matter what common knowledge says is not wise… sometimes you just have to stand and say it.

Continue Reading Add comment July 4th, 2007

Selective Justice - We should welcome Charles Taylor’s recent conviction by a UN War Crimes Tribunal. While president of Liberia, Taylor fomented violent uprisings in neighbouring countries with the aid of brutal militias in order to extend his regional influence. It was during his rule that the term “blood diamonds” was coined, referring to the lucrative stones from [...]

Hidden Work - Ever been in that place where we wish that others would notice our worth/ our work? Wishing that people would do more than spare us a passing glance, quickly categorize us (incorrectly) in their boxes and look beyond us to the people who seem to have more to offer than we do? Do we bite [...]

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