I spent the first two articles making some observations about two specific examples of the issues and controversies we are currently facing when talking about UK healthcare, the Junior Doctors Strike and debates around funding and privatisation when it comes to the NHS. Now, let’s step back a little and think about how we view… Continue reading Foundations for a Christian perspective on current issues, challenges and controversies around UK healthcare
Tag: Biblical Critical Theory
How do we enrich our preaching?
This is a follow up to my article about deeper theological and cultural engagement. Where and how do we start to do this? Well, personally, I want to argue that we start with our preaching. Not everyone will agree with me on this. There’s a big argument for providing other vehicles and contexts for teaching. … Continue reading How do we enrich our preaching?
Why Biblically rich cultural engagement may not be happening in our churches as much as we would like
I’m picking up on a theme from two sources. First, there is my friend Tim Suffield’s tweet that prompted my little survey the other day. Then there’s a recent book that has been generating a lot of excitement among conservative evangelicals “Biblical Critical Theory” by Christopher Watkins. The book, according to some of the most… Continue reading Why Biblically rich cultural engagement may not be happening in our churches as much as we would like