Politicians, faith leaders to consider role of Scripture in tackling poverty

Politicians and faith leaders will be considering the role of Scripture in fighting poverty at the forthcoming 'Good News to the Poor' reception.

Weeks ahead of the G20 gathering of global leaders in London, the recently launched Poverty and Justice Bible will take centre-stage at the reception on 10 February, organised by Bible Society and the Treasury office.

Stephen Timms MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, will be speaking as well as Bible Society’s Chief Executive James Catford.

"At the G20, issues such as trade justice, poverty, health inequalities, and conflicts, will be discussed in the context of the developing global recession," said Dave Landrum, Bible Society’s Parliamentary Officer and organiser of Good News to the Poor.

"Our aim is to show the enduring role of the Bible in government, and in addressing these important issues," he added.

Good News to the Poor is part of Bible Society’s commitment to making the Bible heard worldwide.

Also joining in discussions are faith leaders, MPs, peers, heads of charities and aid organisation, NGOs and policy community leaders. Government ministers of departments responsible for poverty and justice issues have also been invited.

Christian Today 28/01/09