So here we go again. There is a very real possibility that this will be a momentous few days for the Church of England as the next attempt to make women bishops a reality comes to ahead on Monday at… Read More ›
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Justin Welby and Pope Francis unite in a ground-breaking move against modern slavery
When you live in a country that is one of the most stable in the world, where the vast majority of us can go about our business without the daily fear of attack or abuse and corruption in our law… Read More ›
In the midst of our darkness God’s overflowing joy breaks through
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 ›
#prayforpeace in Syria – learning from a revolution of prayer that brought down the Berlin Wall
So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. (Daniel 9:3) Pope Francis is definitely getting the hang of social media. Since announcing on the 1st of September… Read More ›
One of the most exciting trends in Christianity is the Spirit of God drawing Christians together
When I was growing up in the 1980s, Christianity always appeared to my young eyes to be very tribal. Christians were very keen to emphasise their differences, drawn mostly along denominational and doctrinal lines. Issues such as adult/child baptism, the… Read More ›
Faith, politics and poverty in Pope Francis’ own words – On Heaven and Earth: a review
Do not be content to live a mediocre Christian life: walk with determination along the path of holiness. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 7, 2013 Since we were introduced to Pope Francis on March 13, he has gained a huge number of… Read More ›
Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury – God’s outsiders pointing to a new era for the church
Next week within three days arguably the two most influential Christian leaders in the world will be enthroned. It will be a truly unprecedented week when both the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and Pope Francis are installed into their respective… Read More ›
God and Politics in the UK 