It’s time for me to take a break for a couple of weeks to recharge my batteries and spend time with my family. I’ll still be keeping busy as Archbishop Cranmer has told me I need to broaden my knowledge… Read More ›
Month: March 2013
David Cameron’s Easter message: “This Government does care about faith”
There’s plenty of talk in today’s papers about former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey’s, article in the Daily Mail where he accuses David Cameron of doing more than any other recent political leader to make Christians feel they are becoming… Read More ›
When I survey the wondrous cross: reflecting on Good Friday
On this day when we remember Jesus’ incredible sacrifice for us, it’s sometimes hard to put into words just how much it means to me that Jesus gave up his life on a cross so that I can become holy… Read More ›
David Cameron’s family friendly government is a lost hope
I wonder what Nick Clegg was thinking when he agreed to do a weekly radio slot for LBC radio. He surely knew that he was going to be getting various people having a go at him for government policies they weren’t… Read More ›
The rise and rise of Boris Johnson – do we care more about charisma than character?
I’m quite aware that despite this blog being called God and Politics in the UK, over the last couple of weeks there’s been lots of talk about God, but not so much about politics. That’s mainly the fault of Pope… Read More ›
David Cameron urged to put tax at heart of new plan to tackle global poverty
Today’s press release from Christian Aid highlights the need for governments to coordinate their actions when it comes to tax avoidance. There’s been plenty of talk over the last few months about the way companies such as Starbucks and Amazon are resisting… Read More ›
Giles Fraser’s attack on Evangelical Christians is both ignorant and unnecessary
It’s always easier to be dismissive of people you disagree with rather than trying to find some common ground and attempting to engage productively with them. I’ve learnt a lot about this over the last year as I’ve observed and… Read More ›