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Life and Work July 2009

Tutu: Glasgow's smiles better

SCOTLAND is one of the most welcoming countries in the world, according to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And the anti-Apartheid campaigner claimed Glasgow had some of the "friendliest human beings" he had ever encountered, in this month's Life and Work. Elsewhere in the July edition, Dr Harry Reid rejects contemporary perceptions of John Calvin as he reflects on this month's 500th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation theologian.

The author of a new book due to be published in August reflecting on the Reformation, Dr Reid argues that Calvin was more concerned with democracy and social care than creating a repressive society.

Finally, a Church of Scotland elder writes this month about the motivation which led her to become only one of a small number of altruistic kidney donors.

Miriam Clark (not her real name) explains how a friend's kidney problems inspired her to explore the issue and led her to become a donor earlier this year.

Kenya it has not rained for six years and millions are at risk of severe droughts.'

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For further information, please contact Lynne McNeil, Editor of Life and Work on 0131-225 5722 ext 207 or by email on lrobertson@lifeandwork.org

If you would like a copy of the three articles please phone Gordon Bell on 0131 240 2204 or email gbell@cofscotland.org.uk

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Thursday 18, June 2009

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