Here in Birmingham the refuse collectors have been on strike for most of the year and there looks to be no end in sight. Meanwhile doctors have also resumed national industrial action this week. That will put many Christians in a difficult position. Is it right for them to join the strike or not? My… Continue reading Should Christians go on strike
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Out of scope? Do your beliefs affect your views on controversial issues like Strike action?
This last week, Junior Doctors have been on Strike over pay and conditions. This is against a backdrop of significant and increasing industrial unrest not seen in the UK since the 1970s and early 80s. We’ve seen teachers, train drivers, bus drivers postmen and nurses take or consider industrial action. More strikes and other forms… Continue reading Out of scope? Do your beliefs affect your views on controversial issues like Strike action?
The nurses strike or Matt Hancock on I’m a Celebrity? When you don’t have to choose between two ethical issues
I saw this tweet the other day. It’s a classical example of poor reasoning and poor ethical thinking. We sometimes refer to this as “Whataboutery.” A person expresses an opinion on a moral issue. They are then told that they should not be expressing views about that issue because issue x is far more egregious.… Continue reading The nurses strike or Matt Hancock on I’m a Celebrity? When you don’t have to choose between two ethical issues
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