What is it about?

This paper describes a theological basis of seven key elements that the Church can contribute to sustainable development, global health equity, and universal access as an expanding movement

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Why is it important?

Given the global spread of Christianity, Christians are in a critical position to effect radical change in individuals, communities, and systems for human flourishing and confront the global disease burden, injustice, and resource disparity that exists in the world. The increasing presence, activity, and faithfulness of Christians among all peoples are necessary both for improved global health equity as well as the universal receiving of God’s healing message. As an expanding movement, the Church has an increasing opportunity to define health, speak truth, provide care, make peace, cooperate, set priorities, and mobilize resources for maximum stewardship in low resource settings.

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This perspective emerged from and represents the content presented at a main session at the International Conference on Christian Response to Global Health Issues at the Universitas Pelita Harapan in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 3, 2015

Dr Daniel William O'Neill
University of Connecticut System

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This page is a summary of: Theological foundations for an effective Christian response to the global disease burden in resource-constrained regions, Christian Journal for Global Health, May 2016, Christian Journal for Global Health,
DOI: 10.15566/cjgh.v3i1.112.
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