All too often, missions has been narrowly defined as evangelism, or at best, extending to practical, physical social action such as medical mission or education. On the Side of the Angels argues that human rights and justice need to be reclaimed by evangelical Christians, and that human rights work should be seen as central to Kingdom mission, not just regarded as a secondary activity, and labeled "political." The book draws on the authors' first-hand experiences of places of persecution and oppression, including Burma, East Timor, and India, along with their work of advocacy in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, United Nations, and other forums. Its chapters include examining the biblical basis for activism, real-life stories of crimes against humanity, religious persecution, torture, discrimination, and injustice. Concrete examples of how to do advocacy, and inspiring examples of great Christian human rights activists, past and present, will motivate and challenge readers to be advocates of God's love and justice.

On The Side Of Angels and Living His Story Together

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I agree with Jonathan Aitken quoted on the back cover, who says this book ‘deserves to become a classic of human rights literature’. On the Side of the Angels is straightforward to read, and not too long, but is a comprehensive setting out of the position of human rights throughout the world, and predominantly the lack of them, and the Christian church’s position in the fight for those rights. Unfortunately so often the various denominations have been noticeable by their silence in many cases, leaving it to brave individuals or groups to do what we all, as the body of Christ, should be doing. The authors are in firsthand situations and therefore speak with authority and it would be well for all Christians to read this book and take whatever action they can: anything but do nothing!

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