On the Side of the Angels

by D'Souza, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9781932805703
• ISBN10: 1932805702
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-30
• Publisher: Authentic Media

Summary

All too often, missions have been narrowly defined as evangelism or at best, extending to practical, physical social action such as medical mission or education. On the Side of the Angels argues that human rights and justice need to be reclaimed by evangelical Christians and that human rights work should be seen as central to Kingdom mission, not just regarded as a secondary activity and labeled political. The book draws on the authors first-hand experiences of places of persecution and oppression, including Burma, East Timor and India, along with their work of advocacy in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, United Nations and other forums. Its chapters include examining the biblical basis for activism, real-life stories of crimes against humanity, religious persecution, torture, discrimination and injustice. Concrete examples of how to do advocacy and inspiring examples of great Christian human rights activists, past and present, will motivate and challenge readers to be advocates of Gods love and justice.

Author Biography

Dr. Joseph D'Souza is president of The All India Christian Council, international president of the Dalit Freedom Network, and associate international director of Operation Mobilization International

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Who Cares? Taking It Personally	p. 13
What's It Matter? Making the Difference	p. 29
Good and Evil: The Reality	p. 51
Salt and Light: The Response	p. 81
For the Record: Word and Deed-Then and Now	p. 97
What Next? Responding to the Need	p. 125
Never Give Up! The Root and Fruit of Freedom	p. 157
Faith in Action: A New Beginning	p. 173
Bibliography	p. 187
Justice Organizations	p. 191
Acknowledgments	p. 195
About the Authors	p. 197
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