This is the last post for a while as God and Politics takes a break for Christmas. ———— All years are difficult, but reflecting back over 2013, there has been little cheer. The economy may be beginning to pick up,… Read More ›
Christmas
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband’s Christmas messages
The Conservative Christian Fellowship and Liberal Democrat Christian Forum have kindly sent through David Cameron and Nick Clegg’s Christmas messages. The Prime Minister has gone for the usual written message, whereas Mr Clegg has produced a Queen’s Speech style video…. Read More ›
O Come All Ye Faithful
I’m breaking with tradition and posting on a Sunday, but given the subject matter it feels right. Every year during the lead up to Christmas throughout the Advent period I try to find new ways and inspiration to bring something… Read More ›
Justin Welby and Martin Lewis’ mission to save Christmas
The Archbishop of Canterbury has done it yet again. Several days ago I wrote about the fact that the press is lapping up his comments on society. This week exactly the same thing has happened regarding his comments on how… Read More ›
36% of children don’t know whose birthday is celebrated at Christmas-time for an advertising campaign?
I’m not really in the mood for Christmas yet, but thanks to ChurchAds.net launching their new Christmas advertising campaign this week I’ve ended up thinking about it a bit too much over the last couple of days. Their Christmas starts… Read More ›
A Christmas reflection to sign off the year
Unless there is a major news story that I feel needs responding to, this will be my last post of 2012. It’s time for God and Politics in the UK to have a Christmas break and I’ve decided to finish… Read More ›
He cries, wees and he’s come to save the world. It’s Godbaby(TM)!
I wasn’t expecting to be thinking about Christmas this week, but thanks to ChurchAds.net releasing this year’s Christmas campaign yesterday, I’m probably now thinking about it too much. ChurchAds.Net is an ecumenical network operating with a council of reference which includes a… Read More ›
Christmas speeches part 2
A good friend of mine has pointed out that in the last post I failed to mention John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York. Second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury in rank, his humour and down-to-earth approach provide a helpful… Read More ›
Christmas Day speeches and sermons – who got it right and who didn’t
Christmas day along with New Year and Easter are just about the only times that the media en masse makes an effort to report the words of the leaders of the main denominations of the Church. It’s a rare opportunity… Read More ›
For to us a child is born
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his… Read More ›
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