Published by Blair May 22nd, 2007
in Events and Justice.
When:
Saturday 2 June, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where:
Centre for Theology & Ministry,
1 Morrison Close, Parkville
Cost:
$25 for Metropolitan participants
$15 concession and non-Metropolitan participants
Economic considerations seem to dominate much of our society. Sometimes this may serve a greater good, ensuring efficient use of resources for meeting the needs of a greater number of people. However, too often the economic focus puts aside human needs and human dignity, encouraging greed and environmental destruction.
The Convention will consider what the Christian faith has to say about economic systems we live with and what principles should guide a Christian view of the economy.
Published by Blair April 4th, 2007
in Justice.
Thanks to Adrian at morepraxis for flagging this action:
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