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Articles by Jerry Pillay
World Council of Churches general secretary condemns arrest of Maduro
The attacks conducted by the United States of America in Venezuela and the capture and detention of President Maduro and his wife are stunningly flagrant violations of international law. These actions set a dangerous precedent and example for others who seek to shrug off all constraints against the use of armed aggression and brute force to achieve political objectives.
Anti‐Racism and the Fight against Discrimination Today
Thank you for the invitation to make a presentation on the theme “The role of anti-racism and the fight against discrimination in the work of the World Council of Churches.” The fact that you have requested an address about anti-racism speaks volumes about your desire to talk about what matters in the world today.
World Council of Churches asks France to explain Friday's Olympics opening ceremony
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a letter to the International Olympic Committee and the French Olympic Committee, urgently called for an explanation of what has been perceived as a depiction of the Last Supper during the Olympics opening ceremony.
At COP28, spirituality and faith showed they could be a beacon of hope Original
By Rev Jerry Pillay, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, Kushwant Singh, Rt Rev Marc Andrus We may come from different traditions, yet what unites us is our shared gift of life on Earth, our only home which has been lent to us as guests, four religious leaders write. As the world grapples with scorching heatwaves, devastating wildfires and the unmistakable signs of an accelerating climate crisis, the urgency for transformative action has never been more apparent.
The Kingdom of God and the Transformation of the World
The ecumenical movement has consistently considered the kingdom of God as an essential biblical theme to support its work in the transformation of the world.
Called to Transformation
Against the background of the document Called to Transformation – Ecumenical Diakonia, published in June 2022 by the World Council of Churches and ACT Alliance, this article argues for a comprehensive approach to diakonia in which community projects and programmes, education, and training should emphasize social justice, people's participation, and the role of people's movements and the need for networking between them.
African Neo-Pentecostal capitalism through the lens of Ujamaa
Original Research - Special Collection: Theology and Economy and Environment African Neo-Pentecostal capitalism through the lens of Ujamaa Daniel Orogun, Jerry Pillay HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 77, No 4 | a6577 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v77i4.6577 | © 2021 Daniel Orogun, Jerry Pillay | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 Submitted: 26 February 2021 | Published: 19 August 2021 About the author(s) Daniel Orogun, Department of Historical and Systematic...
Wither black theology of liberation? Perspectives from the late Professor Vuyani Vellem
Original Research - Special Collection: VukaniBantuTsohangBatho - Spirituality of Black Liberation Wither black theology of liberation?
Editorial Comment
Editorial - Special Collection: Covid-19 From a Theological Perspective Editorial Comment Jerry Pillay HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 76, No 1 | a6357 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v76i1.6357 | © 2020 Jerry Pillay | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 Submitted: 16 October 2020 | Published: 14 December 2020 About the author(s) Jerry Pillay, Prof.
Can God create humans with free will who never commit evil?
Original Research - Special Collection: COVID-19 from a Theological Perspective Can God create humans with free will who never commit evil?
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