Afghanistan, Death Threats and Peace
I have been horrified to read this morning of calls for the execution of Christnas (Muslim converts) made from the floor of …
Christ is Risen! The hope which keeps us going.
It is somehow strangely fitting that on Easter Sunday I should hear of the death of Mark Ashton (yesterday). Mark was the …
The end of an era
The death of Michael Foot this week definitely marks the end of an era in British politics. As I watched clips of …
Free Speech, Intolerance and Common Sense
I am pleased to see that the Commons have backed down and accepted the ‘free speech’ defence in the new laws on …
God is back? Or maybe not?
And I didn’t realise He had gone! Two interesting articles in The Times in the last few days. On Saturday we heard …
Hallelujah! Christ is Risen!
He is risen indeed. Hallelujah!
Bible by the Beach
I’ve recently got news of an exciting new Christian conference called Bible by the Beach. It will be happening in Eastbourne (on …
The place of God in a Happy New Year
The New Year traditionally provides an opportunity to look back and to look forward and to reflect on the lessons and possibilities …
Embryology, Abortion and absurd arguments
There are various reasons why I am disappointed that MPs have approved hybrid embryo research, have rejected the ‘saviour sibling’ ban, have …
‘Revising’ Islamic texts in Turkey
An intriguing article appeared on the BBC yesterday reporting that theologians in Turkey have been commissioned by the government to revise the …