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God, eternity, time and relenting

One of the issues with current debates about impassibility and also immutability (that God does not change) is that we are trying to understand how the infinite, eternal God can relate to finite human-beings.  One aspect of this is to do with how we can know God through the language we use about him.  We… Continue reading God, eternity, time and relenting

Defending the indefensible? Can we really defend Trump?

Rhys Laverty writes “In Defence of Trump” in Evangelicals Now.  You may be a bit bored with discussion about US politics here on Faithroots but as the article came out during my recent debate with Robert Gagnon about such matters, I thought it was worth picking up on the article.  I will try and move… Continue reading Defending the indefensible? Can we really defend Trump?

Dare you talk about Islam?

A friend of mine shared on social media that he was in Bradford this weekend to speak at a church event. Another prominent Christian immediately asked them whether they dated to speak about Islam.  Now, my first thought is “Why is that so often  the go to response to someone visiting Bradford?” To be sure… Continue reading Dare you talk about Islam?

When paedobaptism starts to become a primary issue

Generally speaking, the debate about baptism is treated as a secondary issue. This means that believers  disagree on the issue and continue to have a good level of fellowship and partnership in the Gospel.  It’s a secondary issue in that it is still important both because those on both sides consider there to be serious… Continue reading When paedobaptism starts to become a primary issue

Not the ending we wanted?

One comment in response to Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine has been fascinating.  When it has been pointed out that Trump’s deal with leave much of Ukraine permanently under Russian rule, several people have argued that the war has been going on for three years and so, an imperfect deal is better than… Continue reading Not the ending we wanted?

Ukraine, compromises and unpalatable choices

US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, was asked the other day what compromises the Russians were willing to  make for peace in Ukraine.  He had no answer to give because the Russians have no intention of making compromises and haven’t been asked to make any. That’s one reason why Trump finds them easier to talk to… Continue reading Ukraine, compromises and unpalatable choices

School fees VAT is not persecution or discrimination

Apparently a group of private  Christian schools are launching a judicial review against that government’s decision to impose VAT on school fees. They are arguing that they are being discriminated against because of their beliefs. One of the parties to the case says: As Christians, we believe that it is our duty as parents to… Continue reading School fees VAT is not persecution or discrimination

Where Starmer has got his response to Trump and Putin badly wrong on Ukraine

Yesterday I started to share my thoughts about Ukraine and President Trump’s actions.  I also mentioned how Keir Starmer had responded.  As a British citizen,  I am more concerned about what our Prime Minister is doing and so I wanted to flesh that out more. There has been one small  positive. President Trump has been… Continue reading Where Starmer has got his response to Trump and Putin badly wrong on Ukraine