Despite my best efforts, I usually find it hard to get excited about the workings of the Church of England’s General Synod. Mostly there is a feeling of frustration with the focus on internal legislation, when the more important issues… Read More ›
John Sentamu
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 ›
Archbishop of York launches Lent resource in parliament to see change in our communities
Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York has been attending parliament today to launch this year’s Love Life Live Lent alongside Stephen Timms MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society. The impressive role played by… Read More ›
Suppressing Christian belief will never improve our society
Prior to yesterday’s ruling at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), I was hoping that we would get some legal clarity on the issues of religious freedom that had been presented. If anything I was hoping for this more… Read More ›
This week’s news and links: Christians at court and a reshuffle of values
I don’t think there’s been a day like yesterday for quite a while. We’ve had the four ‘Christian discrimination’ cases kicking off at the European Court of Human Rights, the first reshuffle of this Government and also today is the last day… Read More ›
Please excuse this rant, but I’ve had enough
It’s very rare that I get angry, but at the moment I’m really not overly happy. On Thursday last week the Guardian published an article by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, setting out his views on same-sex marriage…. Read More ›
The Sun on Sunday: God’s messenger of the gospel
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that News International isn’t exactly my favourite organisation and that I’m not a big fan Rupert Murdoch either. Those of us who have an interest in the press will have no doubt that… Read More ›
This week’s news and links – Goodbye Rowan
Well the announcement of Archbishop Rowan Williams’ resignation on Friday caught most of us by surprise, but it hasn’t taken long for the evaluations of his ten-year tenure in the job to begin. The two I’ve enjoyed reading the most… Read More ›
This week’s news and links – 1st February
A few interesting links… Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, was interviewed in Saturday’s Telegraph. In part of the interview he discussed his opposition to gay marriage. This is a short extract: “I don’t think it is the role of… 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 ›
God and Politics in the UK 