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Celebrating the Prophet Micah
August 14 is the day dedicated to Micah the Jewish prophet in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
As this falls during National Homelessness Week we invite you to join with us in celebrating the vision that inspires our work for justice. "Stemming from the poorer, working class, Micah was acutely aware of the injustices and avarice of the rich. While he was interested in the political affairs of his nation, it was only as they were connected with the religious and moral situation that Micah spoke to them" (Zondervan's Pictorial Encyclopedia). Micah wants the people to realize that true faith in God results in personal holiness and social justice! He "emphasizes the integral relationship between true spirituality and social ethics" (Expanded Open Bible). "Worship and morality cannot be divorced from each other.
They are two sides of the same coin" (Jack P. Lewis). "Keenly he realizes that no multitude of sacrifices can adequately be substituted for righteousness in practice" (Schultz, The Old Testament Speaks). "These people have been professing much and performing little. 'God has been observing the contradiction between creed and conduct,' says the prophet, 'and He will not tolerate it anymore'" (D. Stuart Briscoe). What does the Lord require of you?! Micah 6:8 answers the question --- "To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." "How will the world know that I am walking humbly with my God? They will know by the way I treat people. Those who walk humbly with their God have a passionate concern for justice being done in society, and a deep concern to treat people lovingly and mercifully" (D. Stuart Briscoe).
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Contributor: Project Worker
Posted: 24-8-2005
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BULLETIN of the Civil Rights Network
Bulletin No 1 | Post Date: 20 March 2004
The Government has given itself the power to ban political organisations connected to 'violent' or 'risky' political activity. Download this bulletin to learn about these new laws, plus read about ASIO and the politics of fear.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: CRN
Posted: 25-3-2004
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Inspirational Letter from Christian Activist, Dave Andrews
Dave and Ange are a couple in West End Brisbane who live the spirit of justice and communtity in a radical and inspiring manner. This New yaear Letter for 2006 is a summary of their activities and a peek into just living!as a lifestyle choice.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Dave Andrews, West End
Posted: 29-12-2005
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Inspiring Christmas/New Year reading
Local Christian activist reflects on faith and justice
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Dave and Angie Andrews
Posted: 2-2-2006
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