After the magi have visited Jesus, Matthew tells us that God warns them not to go back via Jerusalem because Herod’s intentions towards the child are hostile. Joseph is also warned in a dream to flee to Egypt because Herod is about to send his henchmen to kill Jesus. The family remain in Egypt until… Continue reading Home from Home: Christmas, immigration and asylum
Category: ethics
If you want people to show a right welcome to asylum seekers and immigrants then… (Responding to Christopher Wickland part 3)
In his sermon which we have been looking at, Christopher Wickland tells us that he wants to nuance the argument he is making. Specifically he claims to have had a prophetic dream where he saw an uprising of some, not all Muslims and the population of the UK became afraid of Muslims generally. The result… Continue reading If you want people to show a right welcome to asylum seekers and immigrants then… (Responding to Christopher Wickland part 3)
I don’t think that text means what you say it does: Responding to Christopher Wickland (part 2)
In my previous post I mentioned Christopher Wickland’s use of 1 Timothy 5:8 to argue a supposedly Biblical case for putting limits on our welcome to asylum seekers and immigrants. Now, there is of course wisdom in not going beyond your capacity and so absolutely, a government can’t seek to care for others whilst neglecting… Continue reading I don’t think that text means what you say it does: Responding to Christopher Wickland (part 2)
Why I agree with the Government proposals to teach boys about misoginy
The Government have introduced plans to teach boys from age 11 how to relate to girls and women, to counter misoginy violence and abuse. Kemi Badenoch, leader of the opposition has dismissed the proposals. I disagree with Mrs Badenoch. I think she badly misses the point here. To be sure, the law needs to be… Continue reading Why I agree with the Government proposals to teach boys about misoginy
Digital ID and the mark of the beast
From time to time, people get a little bit twitchy about different things that are seen as end time signs. In particularly, the so called “Mark of the Beast” has caused much eschatological angst over the years as people have tried to work out what it is. Different things have been suggested from bar codes… Continue reading Digital ID and the mark of the beast
Ahmed Al Ahmed … remember the name
Do you know the name of the Bondi Beach hero?
The leaked Islamophobia definition is not the threat some are claiming
Evangelicals Now have shared the leaked definition of Islamophobia that a government working party have been drafting. “Anti-Muslim hostility is engaging in or encouraging criminal acts, including acts of violence, vandalism of property, and harassment and intimidation whether physical, verbal, written or electronically communicated, which is directed at Muslims or those perceived to be Muslims… Continue reading The leaked Islamophobia definition is not the threat some are claiming
Should Christians go on strike
Here in Birmingham the refuse collectors have been on strike for most of the year and there looks to be no end in sight. Meanwhile doctors have also resumed national industrial action this week. That will put many Christians in a difficult position. Is it right for them to join the strike or not? My… Continue reading Should Christians go on strike
Hitting snooze on Bondi Beach and antisemitism
More reflections on the horrific atrocity on Sunday 14th December at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Christian Nationalism – the end of the line
Over much of this year, I’ve been engaging with the topic of Christian Nationalism. I’ve reached the stage where I think it is time for me to stop at least for now (with the exception that I’ve got a podcast video with David Robertson, aka the Wee Flea booked in for the new year) and… Continue reading Christian Nationalism – the end of the line
