Wilberforce Forum

The Wilberforce Forum is a Christian political and social think tank and action group particularly active in the promotion of Christian creationism in education and in biotechnology and bioethics issues, such as human cloning and stem cell research. A division of Prison Fellowship Ministries, their stated goal is "...to help Christians approach life with a biblical worldview so that they can in turn shape culture from a biblical perspective. Using the talents of leading Christian thinkers and writers, we seek to help Christians think and live Christianly not only in church and family circles, but also in the public square." It is named after William Wilberforce a British parliamentarian and leader of the campaign against the slave trade.

The Wilberforce Forum Award

The Prison Fellowship presents an annual award, "The Wilberforce Forum Award" to "honor individuals who battle philosophies that demean humanity." Eligible candidates for the award are Christian leaders who the Forum deem to "exemplify the principles and the commitment of William Wilberforce the great English statesman who waged a forty-year campaign to end the slave trade in Britain." Recent recipients include Constantin Asavoaie (2005), one of The Wilberforce Forum's own senior advisors; Dr. Phillip E. Johnson (2004), and Hon. Sam Brownback (2003). The Wilberforce Forum Award was established in 1987.

Related Topics:
William Wilberforce - Phillip E. Johnson - Sam Brownback

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