Join our global seminar on Non-Positional Thinking led by Dr. Ariane David.
We live in a time when political and cultural divisions feel unbridgeable. Facts don’t change minds. Debates go in circles.
Non-Positional Thinking offers a way out.

This presentation focused on the life and legacy of Saint Oscar Romero, a Catholic bishop and martyr who advocated for social justice in El Salvador. Next a presentation followed on current human rights issues in Latin America. Discussions covered Romero’s transformation from a conservative bishop to a vocal advocate for the poor, his assassination, and his enduring impact as a symbol of faith and resistance against tyranny. The meeting addressed the deteriorating human rights situation in various Latin American countries, emphasizing the need for continued support for human rights defenders and the importance of upholding democratic values in the face of growing authoritarianism.

The Networks for Church Reform are managing a series of discussions on the role of Christians who have opposed dictatorial Governments. The initiative is led by Catholic Church Reform International. With the rise of autocracies, it is vital that Christians are alert to the dangers they pose. Presentations have examined the life and ministry of Fr Maximilian Kolbe and Sr Restituta Kafka, of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Fr Max Metzger.
On Wednesday 21st May the life and example of Archbishop Oscar Romero will be considered with a presentation by Julian Filochowski. Co-chair of the Romero Trust. Others with experience of life in Latin America will be involved.

There is an urgency, and we need to be committed to the moral imperative to stand against injustice and oppression. We can be inspired by the courage of those who defied Nazism.
The call is for bold action in the face of today’s crises, naming the suffering in Gaza, the erosion of democracy in the U.S., and widespread global injustices.

Silence is not an option.

Communities of faith need to speak out fearlessly.