Gower St Presents: Of This Our Country Panel Discussion
Gower St Presents: Of This Our Country Panel Discussion
Thu, Sep 29, 18:30
Waterstones • London
£5 - £12
SISTA CHAT PRESENTS - AFTER THE FLOOD- FLIM SCREENING +PANEL DISCUSSION
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After The Flood a documentry by Doctor Robert Beckford and Sheila Marshall- in collaboration with The Movement for Justice and Reconcilation
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The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation presents, AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION.
This new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and its lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for Christian reconciliation today.
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Why After the Flood? The documentary aims to be educational and redemptive, and addresses the historical neglect of slavery in British Christian history. It looks at biblical principles for racial reconciliation in our churches today. This is a pre-requisite for British churches to confront slavery, and necessary to overturn injustices resulting from its legacy.
The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation believes that the church must confront racism in all its forms in the Christian community. This requires understanding the roots of its complicity. It also requires showing the route to reconciliation, first for ourselves and, then, for others.