Reclaiming the Common Good by Virginia Moffatt
After decades of political consensus, we are entering a time in which everything about the way we live today, and about how our society and communities are structured, is up for discussion. Many people are feeling empowered to ask: What kind of world do we want to live in? One that works for a few, or one that works for the common good?What part can Christians play in building a future of hope, peace, equality and justice?Reclaiming the Common Good is a collection of essays which consider these themes. Beginning with an explanation of the history and meaning of the term 'common good', it explores how the sense of working for this ideal has been lost. Focussing, biblically, on issues such as welfare, austerity, migration, environment, peace and justice, it provides a compellingly fresh and insightful analysis on the state of the world today, and offers a realistic vision of how it could be better. This vision is rooted in the idea of a new heaven, a new earth, and a new Jerusalem, as suggested in the book of Revelation.This collection has been compiled and edited by Virginia Moffatt, a writer, community activist and former Chief Operating Officer of the belief and values think-tank, Ekklesia. Its other contributors are: Dr Patrick Riordan SJ, John Moffatt SJ, Simon Barrow, Bernadette Meaden, Dr Simon Duffy, Rev. Vaughan Jones, Savitri Hensman , Ellen Teague, Edward P. Echlin, Henrietta Cullinan, Susan Clarkson and Rev. Dr Simon Woodman.“Should you be tempted for a moment to think Britain is a fair country, this book will explode your complacency” -- Reform magazine
“A stimulating book, reminding us of the need to work for the common good in our communities and promote social justice to build a better world.” -- Methodist Recorder
Virginia Moffatt was born in London, one of eight children, several of whom are writers. Her eldest brother has written a theology book, one sister is a poet, a second, a translator and her twin is a successful author.
Virginia has always been a writer, but only began to take it seriously in 2004, when she first had the idea for Echo Hall. In 2009 she set up her blog, 'A Room of My Own' where she publishes flash fiction, short essays, and reflections about writing and reading.
After working in social care for thirty years, she left local government to work for the Christian thinktank Ekklesia in 2014.
Virginia is married to Chris Cole, Director of Drone Wars UK. They have three children and they live in Oxford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780232533156 |
| ISBN 10 | 0232533156 |
| Title | Reclaiming the Common Good |
| Author | Virginia Moffatt |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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