Back in August, I responded to a little spat that developed between the Keswick Convention and CBR-UK’s church focused project Brephos. To all intents and purpose, it should perhaps have been a minor deal. Brephos may feel hard done by that Keswick don’t have space for them in their exhibition but that’s the Convention’s right. … Continue reading Brephos and The Keswick Convention postscript: truth, moral certainty and listening
Category: ethics
The General Election and more accusations of cowardice and compromise
There are times when the church will get things completely wrong and needs to be challenged, rebuked, called to repentance. This can apply to the whole of God’s church, a specific tribe/segment, network or denomination, a local church or individual Christians. Those responsible for proclaiming God’s Word need to be ready to do this from… Continue reading The General Election and more accusations of cowardice and compromise
Further reflections on right to life campaigning
In my articles looking at the controversy concerning the Keswick Convention and CBR-UK/Brephos, I wanted to primarily deal with why it is absolutely fine for Christian organisations to differ from and not want to be associated with the actions of other Christian organisations. This should not be taken as an act of disunity, nor, even… Continue reading Further reflections on right to life campaigning
When passions and priorities clash
I think one of the problems with the recent controversy concerning Keswick and Brephos/their parent organisation, CBR-UK is that we are seeing what happens when someone or some people get very passionate about a good cause. What I mean is this, the value and dignity of life in the womb is important. It is something… Continue reading When passions and priorities clash
How do we respond to the election result?
I’m actually writing this on Wednesday, so before the polls open. This means that technically I don’t know what the result is yet. Though unlike quite a few other recent elections, we probably have a strong idea of what the conclusion will be. Over the past 15 years, votes have thrown up a few surprises… Continue reading How do we respond to the election result?
However you vote …
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”[1] This is how Paul instructs Christians in Corinth to act when making decisions about what to eat and how that might affect other believers. Seeking God’s glory, of course, from context, meant doing what was loving towards… Continue reading However you vote …
Tomorrow’s dilemma
So, have you made your mind up yet, or are you still undecided? Back in 2016, I honestly walked into the polling station and picked up the pencil, still working through the issues in my head and not fully certain about whether my cross would go against leave or remain. Many of us may feel… Continue reading Tomorrow’s dilemma
Misalignment?
“Would you be willing to write an article for Faithroots about reasons for voting a particular way?” I asked a couple of people. I’d hoped to draw in a few guest writers. Unfortunately, I had no takers. A common response was that people did not want to talk, as ministers about politics and their own… Continue reading Misalignment?
Just a game?
The latest scandal to hit the General Election campaign has been allegations that senior Conservatives including some candidates along with police officers with access to number 10 successfully placed bets on the date of the election. As with other sleaze scandals, other parties have their problems too with one Labour candidate placing a bet against… Continue reading Just a game?
The election and immigration
Immigration was always going to be one of the big issues in this General Election Campaign. Rishi Sunak made that so when he made “stopping the boats” one of his key objectives and pushed ahead with the Rwanda policy. His opponents were going to be happy with this given that the Tories had been promising… Continue reading The election and immigration
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