Jim Wallis.
Walter Wink.
Surayo Yuldasheva.
Jim is an author, activist and international commentator on ethics and public life. He was a founder of Sojourners, the Christian campaigning organisation for peace and justice, and continues to edit its magazine. His most recent book God’s Politics was said by Gordon Brown to be ‘Powerful reading for anyone interested in social change’.
Walter is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York. Previously, he was a parish minister and taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He is the author of many books of which ‘Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way’ is the most recent.
Surayo is a 28 year old Tajik currently living in the UK. Currently completing an MA in Social Development, she will return to Tajikistan in September to begin her new role with the Ecumenical Consortium.
You say tomato – God’s politics and the special relationship Jim is joined by British cabinet minister and regular Greenbelt speaker Stephen Timms MP to discuss how faith and politics mix each side – and across – the Atlantic. (This session is kindly supported by the Christian Socialist movement.) 11.15 Saturday Centaur
God’s politics – why the right gets it wrong and the left doesn’t get it Religious fundamentalists scare us with their interpretation of faith and politics, while secular ones are scared of faith having any impact. One doesn’t speak for us, while the other wants us to be quiet… But there is an exciting alternative. 15.15 Sunday Wesley
A moral response to terrorism – an alternative to George Bush’s crusade So do you think terrorism is a real threat, but don’t like George Bush’s moral crusade? Is there an alternative and better way? Yes! 10.00 Monday Wesley
Anthony Wilson. Anthony’s work is shaped by wit and compassion. A poet and writing tutor, he is editor of the ‘inspirational’ Poetry Book for Primary Schools and works as a teaching and learning fellow at Exeter University. At full stretch – readings from his poetry • 12.30 Monday Hall of Fame
The myth of redemptive violence We will expose the real religion of the modern world (which turns out to be the oldest) and how we can most effectively oppose it. 10.00 Saturday Centaur
Nonviolence for the violent From Jesus and Gandhi and King, we who are violent learn how to check our own violent tendencies and blaze the trail to a new, more humane society. 14.00 Sunday Wesley
The human face of God If God is true humanness, then divinity inverts: divinity is fully realised humanity. Only God is, as it were, human. The goal of life is thus to become what we truly are…human. 11.15 Monday Wesley
Lucy Winkett. Lucy is Canon Precentor of St Paul’s Cathedral – the first woman priest to be on the staff there – and is thus responsible for the overall view of worship at the Cathedral. She also sings professionally and before ordination studied History at Cambridge, and singing at the Royal College of Music. Cultivating wisdom – women and authority in a post feminist society After the death of Superwoman and the demise of the ladette, comes the ‘Female Chauvenist Pig’. Do Christian women have anything to contribute to a debate that has made men and women equal by legislation, but not won the hearts and minds? 16.30 Monday Crosby
The Power of Church Agencies in Central Asia The Ecumenical Consortium for Central Asia has been working in Tajikistan and the surrounding area since 1998. Come get the low-down of what is really going in Central Asia, be introduced to Tajik culture, and find out what else can be done. 15.15 Saturday Crosby
Panels Sex, violence and blasphemy – the gospel in literature • Simon Jones of Third Way chairs an explosive debate with Simon Morden, John Wilks and David Nwokedi. 10.00 Saturday Foxhunter Cabaret
Jesus slaves For every slave freed 200 years ago, five more are captive today. That’s not including slaves to poverty or drugs. Or shopping. What does 21st century slavery look like? Panel discussion with Jackie Pullinger, Russian ex-addict Eduard Deremov and social activist Dr Tani Omideyi. 11.15 Saturday Watts
Why bother with Aid?
The first of two panels brought to you in association with DFID.
Does aid to poor countries make any difference? Doesn’t it just line the pockets of corrupt officials? What’s the government spending our money on? Doesn’t aid make developing countries dependent? Is there such a thing as ‘good’ aid and ‘bad’ aid? Panellists include: Ed Newell (Chair) – Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral and Director of the St Paul’s Institute, and co-author of ‘What Can One Person Do?’ Paul Vallely – Associate Editor of the Independent and coauthor of the Commission for Africa Report. Surayo Yuldasheva – works in her home country of Tajikstan with the Ecumenical Consortium in Central Asia. Natasha Hughes or Sheena Sumaria – Founding President of U8 – an inter-university international development forum, linking together students from around the globe. 12.30 Saturday Big Screen / Arena