We may conclude that Christians should be against abortion and euthanasia based on what the Bible teaches us about God, ourselves, creation and new creation. However, does this mean that we can impose this value on the rest of society? If the democratic majority think that assisted dying is okay, or even if this is… Continue reading Can we impose our values onto everyone else?
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Whose rights? A question of freedom
It looks like the Nigel Farage – Coutts saga is drawing to a close. It began with Nigel Farage claiming that his account with the bank had been closed because of his political views. The bank claimed that it was because he dd not meet their financial thresholds but leaked documents showed that in that… Continue reading Whose rights? A question of freedom
What did the Unions ever do for us?
This is a question I’ve seen asked a few times over the past few weeks as rail, mail and NHS strikes have started to bite. The response from those supporting/defending union action has been to argue that Unions and Strike action have played a significant role in labour reforms in the UK including better pay/conditions,… Continue reading What did the Unions ever do for us?
It’s great that the Government are asking questions about faith and religion -but are they asking the right ones?
The Government have appointed Colin Bloom as an independent faith advisor. As part of his work, a survey has been commissioned to gather perspectives on faith, belief and religion in the UK today. It asks a whole range of questions including some about whether we think religion has a positive impact on society or not… Continue reading It’s great that the Government are asking questions about faith and religion -but are they asking the right ones?
Can we just choose to disregard unreasonable laws?
One of the discussion points throughout COVID-19 is whether the Government guidance requires Christians to choose between human laws and God’s Law. The question is about whether or not we are being prevented from obeying the call to gather together and if so whether or not the command to love your neighbour trumps that Biblical… Continue reading Can we just choose to disregard unreasonable laws?
A top down approach won’t get us out of lock-down
The Government’s proposals for ending lockdown suggested that it might be possible for places of worship to open again from July onwards. Back in May, I wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister encouraging him to engage with local churches on the ground and to provide a clear, phased plan for leaving lockdown. In… Continue reading A top down approach won’t get us out of lock-down
The end of the Department For International Aid (DFID) should encourage a bigger conversation about governments, aid and charity
The merger of the Department for International Development (DFID) into the Foreign Office was one of those worst kept secrets, a case of when not if. In effect it’s a bit of restricting, a bit of musical chairs. Of greater importance than what departments exist in government, is the effectiveness of their objectives. This means… Continue reading The end of the Department For International Aid (DFID) should encourage a bigger conversation about governments, aid and charity
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