What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?

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There’s been much commentary about Professor Jason Arday over the past few weeks, including after the shocking news of his death.  It feels like we know so much about him and the case and yet at the same time, if we are honest, we know very little despite different sides holding to opinions with increasing… Continue reading What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?

Henry Nowak, conspiracy theories and the church

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There is a saying that “A lie can be half way around the world whilst truth is still putting his shoes on.” I was reminded by that when reflecting on the political and social media reaction to the murder of Henry Nowak.  First, go back to the original incident.   There is an early example of… Continue reading Henry Nowak, conspiracy theories and the church

What do our words and actions give space to?

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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?