Category Archives: World issues

Can liberal societies come to terms with religious illiberalism?

Posted on 29 January 2015 by Admin

From The Atlantic The impressive and inspiring show of solidarity at France’s unity march on January 11—which brought together millions of people and more than 40 world leaders—was not necessarily a sign of good things to come. “We are all … Continue reading →

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70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Posted on 27 January 2015 by Admin

Today is the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi Death Camp by the Soviet Red Army. The UN has named this the “International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust”. South Africa will commemorate … Continue reading →

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A Message of Condolence from C&SAYM Quakers to the French People

Posted on 20 January 2015 by Admin
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Oxfam report: “Richest 1% will own more than all the rest by 2016”

Posted on 20 January 2015 by Admin

As the rich and powerful meet in Davos, Switzerland, Oxfam issues a report that “Richest 1% will own more than all the rest by 2016” The combined wealth of the richest one per cent will overtake that of the other … Continue reading →

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