![]() ![]() The cultural and social causes of international warfare are of course complex but James recognises that so often beneath it all lies human greed and selfishness. He knows how easily human beings fall out with each other and how the tendency to want our own way can be quickly magnified into personal feuds, community rivalries and ultimately all-out wars. The letter of James is always thoroughly practical and shot through with God-inspired common sense. You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way. You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it, would you? And why not? Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. to explore how Christians in a wide variety of places, different times in history and in different circumstances, have lived purposeful lives because of their faith in a Christ, who died and who is risen – symbolised by the cross.to prompt discussion and debate on why this single, historical event continues to exercise such an influence worldwide.to enable children and adults to see the cross through the eyes of other cultures and traditions.This cross belongs to a series of new crosses and, as with the first collection, the overall aim remains the same, namely: There is also a picture provided for each cross that could be printed or used in a PowerPoint presentation in order to provide a talking point for groups. With each there is a Bible link with wondering questions, background information about the cross, stories to share and craft ideas to make a version of the cross – providing enough material for a session in the classroom. For further background and ideas about exploring the worldwide Christian Church, see Where in the World?Įach of the crosses in this new series supplements the 40 crosses that can already be found in the book A-cross the World. With each cross come stories of how communities experience God’s love and put it into action. This universal cross has at the same time been interpreted, designed and adapted to express a unique, local expression of that same faith. ![]() Differing Christian traditions and various Christian faith communities around the world are united by this one key and central sign of a shared faith. In A-cross the World, published by Barnabas in 2005, this connection to the big picture of Christianity was through the symbol of the cross. For Christians, this is of course also important evidence of the continuing truth and power of the story of Jesus to influence lives and transform societies. ![]() Such windows into the multi-cultural and international practice of Christianity in today’s world are a vital resource to give us a true picture of what it means to be a global Christian in the 21st century. Finding ways to connect with the worldwide family of the Christian faith has been a growing area of interest both in churches and schools. ![]()
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