Did you see the story about the mayor who turned up at a public event, a formal ceremony for royal marines wearing shorts, trainers and a floral shirt? My friend, Steve Kneale, has shared his reflections here and I agree with much he says, though I’m perhaps less bothered about whether mayoral roles should exist.… Continue reading On casual dressing mayors
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The questions we need to sit with following Charlie Kirk’s death
Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, I thought it might be helpful to try and gather together the questions that his death has prompted. I’ve discussed some of these here. I’m not claiming to have answers to everything. I think though it’s a good idea to work through them. I’m sure you will have questions… Continue reading The questions we need to sit with following Charlie Kirk’s death
Problems with the church leaders’ letters about the Tommy Robinson march
A couple of days ago, a letter signed by a number of church leaders wasrepottred in the Times responding to the Tommy Robinson march and in particular it’s coopting of Christians and Christian symbols. Evangelicals were among those who signed it.on I am grateful that several Evangelicals have spoken up boldly. I agree with the… Continue reading Problems with the church leaders’ letters about the Tommy Robinson march
Following the Unite the Kingdom rally, where do we go from here ?
I grieve not just the events of last Saturday but more so the way in which Christians and church leaders participated and the way we have seen excuses made over the past few days and even endorsements for participation. We need to be 100 percent clear that you cannot claim to march under the banner… Continue reading Following the Unite the Kingdom rally, where do we go from here ?
But Tommy’s a Christian now
One of the arguments I’ve seen made regarding Tommy Robinson’s march is that he has converted to Christianity. Does this mean that we should seek to support what he is doing, maybe to try and influence the direction of travel. Now, it is worth dealing with one point.here. it links to a whole host of… Continue reading But Tommy’s a Christian now
When Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s killer
Elton John sung “sorry seems to be the hardest word.” However, in my experience, “I forgive you” is often much harder, especially at the point where there has been no “sorry.” So when Erika Kirk said about Charlie Kirk’s murderer: “That man I forgive him.” That was hard. And others have found it still harder… Continue reading When Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s killer
Christian nationalism and ethno-cultural nationalism
One of my concerns is that whilst we might have seen some Christian leaders speaking up and expressing concern about flags and marches, we still haven’t got people dealing head on with the underpinning ideology. I hope that this ideology is becoming clearer. If not it might be helpful to watch this video of a… Continue reading Christian nationalism and ethno-cultural nationalism
The dark side of flags and the left behind
I’ve shared a few articles looking at the summer phenomena of St George’s flags appearing on lamposts and being painted on roundabouts and zebra crossings. Recently I picked up on the link between flag protests and class perceptions. There is a tendency in some quarters to sneer at anything seen as associated with working class… Continue reading The dark side of flags and the left behind
A revival on the right? Responding to a muddled argument from Christian Concern
Paul Huxley has written for Christian Concern asking whether there is a genuine “right wing revival” by which he seems to be referring to a revival of Christian religion on the political right, rather than a revival of right wing politics, there may be something of the latter going on with Reform UK and the… Continue reading A revival on the right? Responding to a muddled argument from Christian Concern
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