by Rupen Das | Nov 14, 2019 | Opinion
Having been involved in disaster relief for a number of decades in the global south, my focus was always on responding to the immediate physical and psychological needs of those affected by conflict or natural disasters. While that was critical to save lives and help...
by Rupen Das | Jan 3, 2018 | Opinion
Christians who desire to change or transform the world too often fall into an anthropocentric outlook in which they see themselves as central and as the main actors of social change. Change is possible, evil can be pushed back, and the quality of life improved. Yet,...
by Rupen Das | Jan 2, 2018 | Opinion
The word “transformation” appears on the website of nearly every Christian organization involved in addressing poverty and social injustice. Speak to college students about their aspirations, it would not be unusual to hear some of them talk about wanting...
by Rupen Das | May 11, 2017 | Opinion
The poor tend to be more religious. This was a key finding from a 2009 study by Tomas Rees on the relationship between poverty and religiousness. He found that personal insecurity (due to stressful situations, such as poverty) was an important determinant of...
by Rupen Das | Jan 4, 2017 | Opinion
The Syrian crisis is a seminal moment in history, requiring the international community to take stock of how it responds to such conflicts. I explained previously how Syria is the defining humanitarian aid crisis of our time and how it is not another war. Here, I...
