Faith in Action
15 total works
An account of Martin Luther King's part in the campaign for civil rights in the USA.
This title describes how Bono from U2 has used his songs and star status to express his faith and values and to campaign for peace and social justice across the world. It includes discussion questions and follow-up activities for secondary pupils.
This text is one of a series of short biographies showing how religious faith has motivated men and women from a variety of backgrounds to achievements that have been of lasting value to society. This book includes biographies of Martin Luther King, Father Damien, Trevor Huddleston, Jackie Pullinger and Dr Barnardo. Other books in this series look at the work of Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, William Booth, Nicky Cruz and Brother Andrew.
How Nicky Cruz, leader of a vicious teenage gang in New York became a Christian and devoted his life to helping drug addicts. The very popular Faith in Action Series is suitable for individual and class / group work. In addition to the main biographical story, the book contains suggestions for discussion, thinking and writing as well as examination type questions.
How visiting a murderer on Death Row led Helen Prejean, an American nun, to campaign against the death penalty. The very popular Faith in Action Series is suitable for individual and class / group work. In addition to the main biographical story, the book contains suggestions for discussion, thinking and writing as well as examination type questions.