tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480107402417440279.post1635724309601490673..comments2023-05-18T13:27:49.980+00:00Comments on CSM Renewal 2007: CSM: in need of repentance, renewal and changeCSM Renewalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457057180846741268noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480107402417440279.post-25820084414308319392007-02-04T22:07:00.001+00:002007-02-04T22:07:00.001+00:00As I recall, Alun Michael, in a prayer breakfast i...As I recall, Alun Michael, in a prayer breakfast in Brighton, once asked, "What is the difference between demonstration and protest?" Jesus followed the profetic tradition of saying (e.g. parables) and acting (e.g. incarnation and crucifixion). It is not enough to murmour words of protest, to say in a meeting that you disagree particularly when you are not alone in so doing. To pick up Jesus' cross, we need to also act, to show our faith. And in so doing, be accountable. Too many murmoured their disaproval of accepting Nestle as sponsors of CSMs labour conference activity without really attempting to stop it, accepting that a 'decision' had already been made and passing responsiblity to others. If there was enough reason, then those who were part of the discussion at the execurive committee meeting would have stopped short of accepting money from Nestle. Their argument would not have been one of protest, but would have demonstrated committment to CSM's values.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8480107402417440279.post-84012897052984117722007-01-29T22:59:00.000+00:002007-01-29T22:59:00.000+00:00The CSM Executive should prepare a programme of wo...The CSM Executive should prepare a programme of work which involves as a wide a base as possible to help identify legislative requirements, write policy, and show evidence of a detailed understanding of the current history, those at issue and practical plans of action. Yes we need visions of what could be. And our leaders should live according to our renewed values. We do not need to look to far to see what is actually possible in socialistic nations. A fourth issue not identified here is globalisation. No serious vision of alternative socialistic futures can exclude what is happening today in real businesses, in developing countries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com