by Rupen Das | Nov 14, 2019 | Opinion
Having been involved in disaster relief for a number of decades in the global south, my focus was always on responding to the immediate physical and psychological needs of those affected by conflict or natural disasters. While that was critical to save lives and help...
by Rupen Das | Jan 3, 2018 | Opinion
Christians who desire to change or transform the world too often fall into an anthropocentric outlook in which they see themselves as central and as the main actors of social change. Change is possible, evil can be pushed back, and the quality of life improved. Yet,...
by Rupen Das | Jan 2, 2018 | Opinion
The word “transformation” appears on the website of nearly every Christian organization involved in addressing poverty and social injustice. Speak to college students about their aspirations, it would not be unusual to hear some of them talk about wanting...
by Gordon King and Rupen Das | Sep 14, 2017 | Opinion
The WOA principle – an ethical system rooted in care and concern for the biblical triad of widows, orphans and aliens – drives the mission of Jesus. He constantly moves to meet people on the margins of the social world of Galilee and Judea. The lack of...
by Gordon King and Rupen Das | Sep 13, 2017 | Opinion
Christians need to adopt a WOA approach to ethics. WOA is an awkward acronym that represents the biblical triad of widows, orphans and aliens – WOA. These social groups represented women, men and children that existed on the margins of their communities. They...
