This is the sixth and last is the ‘This is why I vote’ series where writers are asked to discuss the reasons for their own political opinions and how they tie with their own faith. As it has progressed, I’ve had several… Read More ›
Month: February 2014
Are Christians really more hostile to benefit claimants than their bishops?
One of the most important lessons I’ve learnt the hard way about blogging is that the content of an article is not the most important part. What will usually make or break it are the few little words at the top… Read More ›
I’m a Christian and this is why I vote Liberal Democrat
Today’s guest post by John Innes. It is the fifth in a series where writers are asked to discuss the reasons for their own political views and how they tie with their Christian faith. The first four are I’m a Christian… Read More ›
Unpacking the ‘doublespeak’ of the C of E’s latest statement on same-sex marriage
Having been half-term break, I’ve spent most of this week away from a computer. To my irritation it has coincided with one of the busiest weeks for stories relating to this blog’s chosen theme for several months, so I’m now in a… Read More ›
Who’s the ‘Us’ David Bowie wants Scotland to stay with?
Today’s guest post is by the Rev. Julian Mann. Julian is vicar of the Parish Church of the Ascension, Oughtibridge, South Yorkshire and also blogs at Cranmer’s Curate. ———— David Bowie’s political intervention in the Scottish independence debate at the Brit… Read More ›
Is the ongoing rejection of our Christian heritage resulting in a fairer, better society?
Today’s guest post is written by Will Jones. Will holds a PhD in political philosophy from the University of Reading and a diploma in Biblical studies from Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He works for the Church of England in diocesan administration… Read More ›
I’m a Christian and this is why I vote UKIP
Today’s guest post by the Reverend Sam Norton. It is the fourth in a series where writers are asked to discuss the reasons for their own political views and how they tie with their Christian faith. The first three are I’m… Read More ›
The Girl Guides give a lesson on how not to be true to yourself
It all started on Wednesday morning when I tweeted a link to a Daily Mail article. Guides win battle against expulsion after refusing new godless oath in promise>some common sense at last http://t.co/sqgbv5rlcA @MailOnline — Gillan Scott (@gillan_scott) February 12,… Read More ›
Valentine’s special: Have we cheapened the essence of love?
Today’s guest writer is the Revd. Canon J. John. J John is an internationally recognised Christian speaker and author. He has written over 50 books and spoken in 69 countries, teaching the Christian faith and addressing over 300,000 people in person each year. His series… Read More ›
Gay marriage, culture wars and a church that needs to return to its roots
As a resident south of the border, I’ve been observing the progress of the same-sex Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill from a distance and not taking in quite the same volume of information as I did with the equivalent… Read More ›
I’m a Christian and this is why I vote Green
Today’s guest post by Stephen Gray is the third in a series where writers are asked to discuss the reasons for their own political views and how they tie with their Christian faith. The first two are I’m a Christian… Read More ›
The Church of England mustn’t waste this opportunity to address the ravages of climate change
One word you wouldn’t use to describe the weather in our country at the moment is ‘boring’. Just when we decide that the havoc wreaked by the latest storm is the worst weather of the winter, along comes the next… Read More ›
I’m a Christian and this is why I vote Labour
Today’s guest post by Lois Sparling is the second in a series where writers are asked to discuss the reasons for their own political views and how they tie with their Christian faith. The first – I’m a Christian and this… Read More ›
Building churches fit for the future – 7 lessons that need to be learnt
Most of the time God and Politics focuses on the relationship between the Christian faith, politics and society, but alongside these the future of the Church in this country is a major concern too. Today’s guest post is by Norman… Read More ›
I’m a Christian and this is why I vote Conservative
My article last week’s article discussing Christian voting patterns has generated a fair amount of debate in various places over the last few days. In particular, my thoughts echoing Danny Webster’s comments about whether Christians of differing political persuasions feel… Read More ›
Was the Sun’s prayer campaign an entirely stupid idea?
What is it about God and the weather that causes us to bring them together when it gets unusually wet? Two weekends ago we had the ridiculous storm in a teacup (sorry, not intentional) over Ukip councillor, David Silvester’s theologically naïve… Read More ›
God and Politics in the UK 