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What is The Salvation Army? The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity seeking to share the good news of Jesus and nurture committed followers of him. We also serve people without discrimination, care for creation and seek justice and reconciliation. We offer practical support and services in more than 700 centres throughout the UK. Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church to find your nearest centre.
AS we enter into the autumnal month of October, the hot, sunny days of summer can become a distant memory. But this summer was one to remember, because temperatures rose to all-time highs in many parts of the UK and disrupted everyday life. It was a stark reminder of the way global warming is having a direct effect on us in this country. But climate change is impacting every area of the world, and for some the changes are far more severe. Two weeks ago the War Cry reported on monsoon flooding in Pakistan that killed more than 1,000 people and destroyed a million homes. We told how The Salvation Army was helping hundreds of families in the country with food packages and hygiene kits. In this week’s issue, we talk to climate activist Laura Young, who explains that these floods are a consequence of climate change. ‘The link is clear between human actions in western countries – emitting too much carbon dioxide and pollution – and climate change damage,’ she says. ‘It’s an injustice because the people who are impacted are not the people who are causing it.’ Convinced that this injustice should be corrected, Laura worked for the international development charity Tearfund. She has also given talks in schools and worked with businesses on their sustainability campaigns. She is motivated in her work by her Christian faith. ‘God calls us to love our neighbour. I can love my neighbour by praying for them or by supporting them financially through charity initiatives,’ she tells us. ‘But if my neighbour is being impacted by my lifestyle or my country’s infrastructure, I also need to campaign to change that.’ As we read Laura’s interview, perhaps we will be encouraged to consider our actions and the consequences they have on people around the globe. Whatever our religious ad the War C beliefs or ethical outlook may be, it is hard to e re ry disagree that the effects of climate change u’v are not fair and need to be properly – and swiftly – addressed.
What is the War Cry? The Salvation Army first published a newspaper called the War Cry in London in December 1879, and we have continued to appear every week since then. Our name refers to our battle for people’s hearts and souls as we promote the positive impact of the Christian faith and The Salvation Army’s fight for greater social justice.
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Looking back Detective investigates historical crime in ITV drama
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Long running event The London Marathon returns
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‘Kids notice difference from an early age’ Why talking to children about race is important
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