http://thecsm.org.uk Latest articles from Christian Socialist Movement 2010, Christian Socialist Movement en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/189032/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Volunteering/Being_Thrown_in.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/189032/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Volunteering/Being_Thrown_in.aspx Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Read Esther's reflections on what her volunteer experience with CSM was really like during her 10 weeks with us in 2010. By Esther Barlow http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/189041/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/AGM_and_Tawney/Three_quarters_of.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/189041/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/AGM_and_Tawney/Three_quarters_of.aspx Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Poll sets the agenda for CSM's Tawney Dialogue. By Stephen Beer http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/176177/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/The_Common_Good/Family_Matters/Faith_in_the.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/176177/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/The_Common_Good/Family_Matters/Faith_in_the.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Helen Dennis catches up with three CSM members who will be standing as candidates at the general election: Sam Burden, Susan Elan Jones, and Allan Davies By Helen Dennis http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/182838/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/The_Economy/Caesars_Coin_Morality.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/182838/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/The_Economy/Caesars_Coin_Morality.aspx Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Join Christian Aid for an event discussing the ethics of corporate taxation, tax planning and tax avoidance. Stephen Timms MP in the keynote speaker along side Michael Moore MP and a Conservative representative. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/183000/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/The_Robin_Hood/The_Robin_Hood.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/183000/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/The_Robin_Hood/The_Robin_Hood.aspx Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Robin Hood tax is calling for a global tax on the banks to help repair the human damage caused by the global economic crisis, protect public services at home, fight poverty abroad and help foot the bill. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/183060/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Prayer/The_Robin_Hood.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/183060/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Prayer/The_Robin_Hood.aspx Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Please join with us in prayer for the campaign that could raise billions towards saving the NHS and reducing poverty and climate change! By Esther Barlow http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/183012/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Financial_Transaction_Tax/The_Financial_Transaction.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/183012/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Financial_Transaction_Tax/The_Financial_Transaction.aspx Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Find out more about what the Financial Transaction Tax would do and how it would benefit the economy. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/182819/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/The_Robin_Hood/The_Robin_Hood.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/182819/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/The_Robin_Hood/The_Robin_Hood.aspx Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Robin Hood tax is calling for a global tax on the banks to help repair the human damage caused by the global economic crisis, protect public services at home, fight poverty abroad and help foot the bill http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/178859/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Christian_Labour_politicians.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/178859/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Christian_Labour_politicians.aspx Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Read the CSM response to the family debate in British politics. Stephen Beer comments 'It is possible to have an inclusive approach that does not stigmatise people'. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/176180/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/The_Common_Good/Family_Matters/Has_Labour_delivered.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/176180/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/The_Common_Good/Family_Matters/Has_Labour_delivered.aspx Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joel Edwards and Douglas Alexander weigh up how successful the government has been on international development. By Joel Edwards and Douglas Alexander http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/175240/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Interview_with_Jon.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/175240/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Interview_with_Jon.aspx Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT I think CSM has got a massive part to play in the future of the Labour Party, but more broadly as a transmission port between different movement politics and party structures. The CSM does occupy that scene within a party, where people can link into it. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/175297/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Andy_Flannagan_Reflects.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/175297/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Andy_Flannagan_Reflects.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT What a year! Christmas is a time to sit down, take a breath and be thankful, so that’s what I’m going to do over the next few moments. I hope you don’t mind joining me. By Andy Flannagan, CSM Director http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/174641/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Volunteering/My_Experience_Volunteering.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/174641/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Volunteering/My_Experience_Volunteering.aspx Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The God stuff was quite a pleasant surprise to me. I am a pretty each-to their-own type of Anglican and I tried as much as I could to approach everything as open-mindedly as possible, but I am aware that some Christians have views which are very different By Tom Warnett http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/174380/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Advent_Prayer_Guide.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/174380/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Advent_Prayer_Guide.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Profile of a King: Advent Reflections on the Birth of Jesus 2009 Written by Andy Freeman and Published by the Evangelical Alliance http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/174003/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Climate_Change/Copenhagen_Explained.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/174003/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Climate_Change/Copenhagen_Explained.aspx Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonty explains what the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference is, what it means, and why it matters, especially to Christians. By Jonathan Langley http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/172826/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/David_McNair_Economic/Give_to_Caesar.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/172826/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/David_McNair_Economic/Give_to_Caesar.aspx Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the case of taxation, relationships between rich and poor are mediated by the state. By Dr. David McNair http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/167299/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Banking_Campaign/Separate_as_well.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/167299/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Banking_Campaign/Separate_as_well.aspx Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Why we must seize the day and reform the banking system http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/166863/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/International_Development/Sudan_Justice_is.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/166863/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/International_Development/Sudan_Justice_is.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Where the border should be between North and South Sudan seems mundane, but is a basic issue of justice. It may never be needed if the referendum votes for unity over secession, but the uncertainty fuels instability, threatens investment, and lives. By Asa Humphreys, Barnabas Fund http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/165327/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Why_politics.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/165327/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Why_politics.aspx Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 18 yr old David Bagg gives us his perspective on why God is calling a generation into politics. Personal calling and strong convictions in a heartfelt article. By David Bagg http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/164689/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Faith_Matters.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/164689/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Faith_Matters.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Monday night (9th September) saw Tony Blair deliver the first of series of seminars entitled ‘New Perspectives on Faith and Development’ . He concluded that 'faith matters' and that faith groups have a massive role to play in development By Andy Freeman http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/164678/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Prayer/Andy_Flannagan_invites.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/164678/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Prayer/Andy_Flannagan_invites.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT CSM's Director invites the movement to CSM's varied fringe programme at this years Labour Party Conference By Andy Flannagan http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/161628/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Clause_13_Protecting.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/161628/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Clause_13_Protecting.aspx Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rachel Davies, Human trafficking policy officer at CARE, writes about important forthcoming legislation. By Rachel Davies http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/161044/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Fighting_the_Norwich.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/161044/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Fighting_the_Norwich.aspx Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT CSM member Chris Ostrowski was Labour's candidate in Norwich. He writes about his experience. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/160504/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/CSM_News/CSM_Events_at.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/160504/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/CSM_News/CSM_Events_at.aspx Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Click here for the latest information available with regards to all 13 CSM Fringe Events at the Labour Party Conference this year! http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/159850/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Maldives_What_Constitutes.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/159850/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Exclusive_web_content/Maldives_What_Constitutes.aspx Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The new Constitution, undertaken by a barrister who trained in Britain, states that, “a non-Muslim may not become a citizen of the Maldives... By Asa Humphreys, Barnabas Fund http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/159589/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/Grace_Vanstone_Hallams/Final_Thoughts.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/159589/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/Grace_Vanstone_Hallams/Final_Thoughts.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT A-level intern for the week, Grace Vanstone-Hallam, shares her final thoughts on the Christian Socialist Movement. By Grace Vanstone-Hallam http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/157483/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Debt_Reduction/The_Daily_Debt.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/157483/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/Debt_Reduction/The_Daily_Debt.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT How debt is becoming a personal part of the downturn for many people. How can we pray, and what can we do ? By Andy Freeman http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/157445/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/Stephen_Beers_blog/Stephen_Beers_Blog.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/157445/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/Stephen_Beers_blog/Stephen_Beers_Blog.aspx Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Beer's Blog Stephen Beer's Blog Stephen Beer's Blog http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/156380/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/Faith_and_Politics/House_of_Lords.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/156380/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/Faith_and_Politics/House_of_Lords.aspx Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT CARE has launched a ‘4 peers campaign’ encouraging Christians to write to four peers each, asking them to vote for life by opposing amendments that would legalize assisted suicide. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/154939/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Theology/Politics_and_theology.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/154939/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Theology/Politics_and_theology.aspx Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Simon opens our new 'Theology' section by taking on the challenge of why we should have biblical interpretation behind our politics and ethics. By Simon Hall http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/152904/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/Andy_Flannagans_blog/Losing_Sight_of.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/152904/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Blog/Andy_Flannagans_blog/Losing_Sight_of.aspx Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT An article from Andy Flannagan's 'Directors Blog' looking at the big picture exposed by expenses crisis. By Andy Flannagan http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/151271/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/AGM_and_Tawney/CSM_Tawney_Dialogue.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/151271/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/AGM_and_Tawney/CSM_Tawney_Dialogue.aspx Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT We publish some questions for comments post the successful Tawney Dialogue By Stephen Beer http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/150662/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/AGM_and_Tawney/2009_Tawney_Dialogue.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/150662/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/AGM_and_Tawney/2009_Tawney_Dialogue.aspx Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT We hear from Bishop Stephen Lowe and John McFall MP ahead of our Tawney Dialogue on Thurs 7th May. By Andy Freeman http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/139990/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/The_Common_Good/Going_into_Labour/Will_the_Left.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/139990/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Articles/The_Common_Good/Going_into_Labour/Will_the_Left.aspx Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT In his book God’s Politics Jim Wallis' subtitle is “Why the American Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It”. Over the last few years I think the left in the UK may have drifted into a similar position. By Andy Reed MP http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/139009/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/CSM_Members_Area.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/139009/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/CSM_Members_Area.aspx Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT CSM in the Regions - You will be able to see content in all regions, but you will be able to interact in your own region by using the forums, submitting articles for publication and commenting on other people's content. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/139011/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Find_your_nearest.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/139011/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Members_Area/Find_your_nearest.aspx Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Would you like to join a local branch, which meet regularly for fellowship, discussion, worship and action, often as affiliates of their local CLP? Use our searchable map to find your nearest. http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/134657/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/CSM_News/Christian_Socialists_appoint.aspx http://thecsm.org.uk/Articles/134657/Christian_Socialist_Movement/News/CSM_News/Christian_Socialists_appoint.aspx Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Christian Socialist Movement is delighted to announce that its new Director is to be Dr Andy Flannagan, currently its Media and Publications Officer. Well known as a musician, songwriter, broadcaster and author, Andy is also active in local politics. By CSM Office