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.

About the Author
Virginia Moffat is a novelist and former Director of Ekklesia. Virginia Moffat is a novelist and former Director of Ekklesia. Contributors also include - Simon Duffy (Director of the Centre for Welfare Reform); Vaughan Jones (founder of Praxis); Savi Hensman and Bernadette Meaden (both Ekklesia Associates); Simon Barrow (Director of Ekklesia); Simon Woodman (Minister of Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church); and Chris Cole (Director of Drone Wars UK).

Reviews
"An excellent collection" -- The Pastoral Review
"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



Book Information
ISBN 9780232533156
Author Virginia Moffatt
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
Publisher Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd