Here’s my latest “walk and talk” YouTube chat. I took a slight detour from the stuff I was thinking through in terms of Ukraine to chat about Christian Education. For those who prefer to read something, my main point was that Christians need to be able to read the world around us in order to… Continue reading Should we make Christianity Weird Again?
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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
We should not tell Ukraine to do deals with Trump
It was positive that Keir Starmer welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Saturday after Trump and Vance’$ horrific White House antics. It was a pity that he did not go further and make Zelensky feel welcome by dressing down from a suit. However, I’m not at all convinced by two things. First, the well… Continue reading We should not tell Ukraine to do deals with Trump
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
Can you be sacked for exercising free speech?
This is a one off Faithroots Podcast looking at the implications for wider Christian public engagement following the Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Kirsty Higgs.
Matthew Roberts on sin desire and temptation (more on the contemporary debate)
As a postscript to my article about the contemporary debate concerning sin, desire and temptation, here’s a look at Matthew Roberts’ book “Pride”. I have picked up a copy on Kindle since I wrote the first article. Roberts book is primarily focused on the ethical debate around LGBT+/same sex attraction and the Gospel. His starting… Continue reading Matthew Roberts on sin desire and temptation (more on the contemporary debate)
Theological debate is not always binary
I’ve noticed a tendency in terms of contemporary hot potatoes to assume that, or at least act as though, the debate is binary. I’m thinking specifically of the complementarian/egalitarian, EFS and Concupiscence debates. What I mean is this. Often a specific theological position is developed in response to a perceived error, this may not be… Continue reading Theological debate is not always binary
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