The kind of nationalism we see expressed in Raising the Colours and Unite the Kingdom expresses genuine desires. We sometimes identify those desires in terms of identity, comfort and security We see the need for identity when people look for a cause to belong to and a nation that they can be proud of. The… Continue reading Subversive fulfilment and the bit that Christian Nationalism omits
Tag: Unite the Kingdom
We don’t all have a Nineveh
I want to pick up on a point that came up in a recent conversation I had following the latest Unite the Kingdom rally. Someone suggested that we should learn from the story of Jonah. Perhaps those on the marches were like the Ninevites and needed someone to go to them. I suggested that there… Continue reading We don’t all have a Nineveh
Is it divisive to say that you shouldn’t march under Tommy Robinson’s banner?
Back in the aftermath of the first big Unite the Kingdom rally and at the time when there was a lot of attention on Christian Nationalism, Aaron Edwards wrote an article asking “Is Tommy Robinson welcome in your church?” I wrote in response to the question here. At the time, some of Aaron’s article was… Continue reading Is it divisive to say that you shouldn’t march under Tommy Robinson’s banner?
How should we respond to the marches?
There are two marches working their way through London today representing seemingly opposing ideologies. One is the next in the “Unite the Kingdom” rallies associated with Tommy Robinson. The other is to mark the so called “Nakba” day which coincides with Israel’s independence. Nakba Day In Arabic “Nakba” refers to a catastrophe. In this case,… Continue reading How should we respond to the marches?
Unite the Kingdom is not the heart of Christmas
Conversations with David Robertson (a.k.a The Wee Flea) about flags, marches, open letters and class
David Robertson recently blogged about the recent Unite the Kingdom March, or more specifically about the response of some prominent church leaders to it via an open letter in the Times. I wrote privately initially to David sharing my thoughts in response to the article. However, as our correspondence went on, I thought it might… Continue reading Conversations with David Robertson (a.k.a The Wee Flea) about flags, marches, open letters and class
Who are the marginalised?
A look at the question of what it means to be marginalised and outcast with particular reference to the recent Unite the Kingdom rally. We look at this in the light of Luke 15.
How we talk about a possible revival may reveal something of our heart situation
How do you feel when you hear reports of what is being called a “Quiet Revival”? I’m sure there will be a variety of feelings and responses. Some of you will be feeling really excited at the moment because you are the ones seeing young men turning up seemingly out of nowhere. Others may be… Continue reading How we talk about a possible revival may reveal something of our heart situation
The sermon I would have preached at the Unite the Kingdom Rally
There’s been some discussion about the wisdom of attending the recent Tommy Robinson rally even if to speak and share the Gospel. I didn’t have an invite to speak and still would not have considered it wise but if given the opportunity and if I had taken it, this is probably what I would have… Continue reading The sermon I would have preached at the Unite the Kingdom Rally
The burden of proof – and why we seem to struggle to challenge the far right
It’s funny isn’t it? People were fairly relaxed about me writing articles reflecting on issues around flags, marches and nationalist ideology. However, as soon as I suggested that this should lead to action, specifically that church networks should not partner with, or include in their number, those who endorse and align with the far right… Continue reading The burden of proof – and why we seem to struggle to challenge the far right
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