Author: Francisco Lozada, Jr.; Mothy Varkey; Robert Wafawanaka; Bruce Worthington.

Date Published: 2022

Institution: Wendland-Cook

Resource Type: Interventions Forum

Overview: Though the level of intensity might differ between traditions or denominations, the Bible is still considered an essential element, if not the anchor, of Christian lifestyle and thinking. Hence, when Christians encounter the issue of poverty in the current context, more often than not, they peruse what the Bible might have a say on such a subject. The Bible, however, seems to have ambiguous attitudes toward poverty. For that reason, this forum seeks to explore the tension between the Bible, the poverty issue, and class. Panelists will address questions like (but not limited to): What can the Bible contribute to addressing poverty? What should be done going forward concerning poverty? Is class analysis an appropriate hermeneutical and analytical tool to address poverty?

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