Being a woman in Pakistan is not a privilege. In fact, her situation is bad if poor, and worse if she belongs to a religious minority group. The larger picture of social, political and economic conditions of Pakistan’s religious minorities today tell us that the women belonging to these groups face double discrimination and marginalization. […]
Minority within a minority: The Plight of Christian Women in Pakistan Read More »
Doing Theology from a Christian Woman’s Perspective It is an honor to reflect on the theme of “Serving Together to Build a Civil and Just Society in Pakistan,” as a woman deeply rooted in Christian faith. I belong to a priestly family which has been serving the church for four + generations. I also feel
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Recent reports about Child labor situation in Pakistan appearing in the national and international media has drawn a lot of attention about this issue. Some industries were specifically targeted because of the use of child labor in products exported from Pakistan. Though these reports have been challenged by the manufacturers and the Government alike, one
Child Labor: Pakistan’s Challenge and the Church’s Compassionate Response Read More »
My heart is filled with thanks to God for gathering us to celebrate the lives of women created by God in God’s own image. Today we have gathered for a specific task, i.e. to reflect and understand the role and status of Pakistani Christian Women in church and society. As we reflect upon our role
Rediscovering Women’s Status and Role in The Church and Society Read More »
Greetings and God’s blessings to all the Bishops of the Church of Pakistan, officers of the Synod, respectable delegates, distinguished guests and visitors, who have gathered together at this point in history, when the Church is celebrating its 25th anniversary. This period of 25 years has been a journey of faith for the Church of
A letter to the Synod of Church of Pakistan Read More »
No sooner did God put Adam in the Garden of Eden, God realized that life can be very lonely for Adam without someone to share it with. The story of Adam and Eve reminds us that God from the very beginning intended human not to live alone. To be alone in any way can be very
As most of us are aware, we are in the lectionary cycle that follows the progression of Jesus as the Bread of Life. It would seem that John the Evangelist – and Jesus himself – are intent on really bringing home this message of what can really feed us, not just physically, but spiritually. These
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“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and covered me with a robe of righteousness. ” Isaiah 61:10 John 8:1-11 In this story, a few Jewish leaders bring a woman to Jesus. According to these men, she was caught red handed;
God heals our wounds and covers us with love and compassion Read More »