I’ve been reflecting further on the issues around Christian Nationalism. It is worth reflecting on the different types of national identity and pride that there can be. First, we may think about patriotism where essentially we mean a love and affection for one’s own country, especially country of birth. Such patriotic affection is sometimes dismissed… Continue reading Patriotism, nationalism. Christian Nationalism and Christian nation-alism
Category: ethics
What do our words and actions give space to?
One of the accusations levelled against Charlie Kirk was that he was a racist. This was in response to some particular comments Kirk had made. For example he was on the record as suggesting that some black women including Michelle Obama were of sub intellect and had only got where they were through affirmative action… Continue reading What do our words and actions give space to?
Canon fodder in Wilson’s culture war
You can read Doug Wilson’s response to the shooting of Charlie Kirk here. Now, over the past few days, I’ve been thinking here about how we should respond to Kirk’s death. I’ve observed that there have been some (not all) on the left who have been quick to demonise him. They didn’t like what he… Continue reading Canon fodder in Wilson’s culture war
What not to say about Charlie Kirk’s murder
I reflected yesterday on how not to respond to the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk. We should not either try to demonise or whitewash and canonize him. He was neither monster nor angel. I do think it is permissible to talk about his legacy and it is absolutely right to engage with and critique his… Continue reading What not to say about Charlie Kirk’s murder
Assisted Dying and the House of Lords
Kim Ledbeater’s Bill to introduce Assisted Dying returns to the House of Lords this week for its second reading. It is crucial that the peers vote down this horrendous bill. Whilst they may be nervous about rejecting a bill voted through by the House of Commons, there are plenty of good reasons for them to… Continue reading Assisted Dying and the House of Lords
Christian Nationalism and historic Christian nations – the difference
Sometimes when concerns are raised about the rise of Christian Nationalism, the response you get is “But what is the problem? After all, the UK crowns its monarch in a religious service, has an established church and faith that said monarch vowed to defend and historically has laws and customs that are rooted in Biblical… Continue reading Christian Nationalism and historic Christian nations – the difference
Angela Rayner and a politician’s fall
On Friday, Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister resigned. The previous week, the Daily Telegraph had started investigating her purchase of a new home in Brighton. Rayner had divorced her husband but for the sake of her family both parties had continued to use the family home. However, Rayner had now purchased a property in… Continue reading Angela Rayner and a politician’s fall
Are we failing to evangelise The Right ?
Aaron Edwards writes here about Evangelical attitudes to right wing politics and those on the political right. I have some sympathy in terms of the issue of attitudes. I grew up in Bradford in a solidly working class, staunchly Labour area. I ended up Conservative, partly as an act of rebellion! I joined the Conservative… Continue reading Are we failing to evangelise The Right ?
An inaccurate hostage situation (spoilers)
The TV show currently gripping everyone’s attention is Netflix’s Hostage. The story focuses on a new British Prime Minister whose husband whilst serving with Medicine Sans Frontiere is taken hostage by a terror group with a personal vendetta against the PM. It’s a great watch for the tension, political intrigued, running, shooting and explosions (if,… Continue reading An inaccurate hostage situation (spoilers)
Flags, culture and a sneering misunderstanding
I have seen a number of reactions to the flags controversy. Here is one example of the more tone deaf variety. I’ve seen others suggesting that you can measure IQ based on the number of flags flying. These all rather miss the point, or maybe prove it. First of all, they forget that because a… Continue reading Flags, culture and a sneering misunderstanding
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