Vicar says EU Leavers are all "a bit racist"
The Church of England is officially neutral on the matter of the EU referendum. By 'Church of England' here we mean the institution; not its pulpits and people. It…
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Vote Leave: take control. Believe in Britain, or bow down to Brussels
The debates are done: the hour is come. EU Referendum Day 2016 is here. Like the Church of England, this blog is impeccably neutral on the matter: it is simply not the task of cyber-ministers to instruct the people…
There is neither Leaver nor Remainer; for you are all one in Christ Jesus
Leavers are xenophobic, insular, narrow-minded, self-regarding, racist, confused, brainless, extremist, hateful, economically-illiterate, un-Christian little-Englanders and swivel-eyed conspiracy theorists. Remainers are sneering, aloof, arrogant, vicious, supercilious, evil, unhinged, hypocritical, ageist,…
Kirk: "We're not telling you how to vote, but a vote to leave the EU would be sin"
The Rev'd Dr Richard Frazer, convener of the Church and Society Council of the Church of Scotland, didn't use the 's' word. In fact, he told BBC Radio's Good…
Osborne threatens Brexit tax torment: Christians should remain transcendent
Brexit is greatly to be feared. At the mere possibility of the UK leaving the EU, the markets are in turmoil: shares have slid, sterling has slumped, and money…
EU Referendum: Sentamu preaches "moral responsibility" and Welby "peace and reconciliation"
Don't you just love the Church of England's concept of 'neutrality' in the matter of the EU Referendum? A whole sea of bishops has endorsed the Remain campaign (that…
EU immigration: Farage and Welby clash over "legitimising racism"
During his appearance before the Home Affairs Select Committee, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby insisted he was not supporting either side in the EU Referendum campaign. Well, for…
Salt & Light: the gospel, the EU, and the misappropriation of God's word
Steve Thomas is the International Team Leader of Salt & Light - "an international family of churches together on mission". Their core commitments are impeccably orthodox and undeniably evangelical,…
Christian EU Debate: Giles Fraser and Ann Widdecombe unite for Brexit
On 26th May at St James's Piccadilly, London, 'Christians for Britain' president the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe and co-chairman the Rev'd Dr Giles Fraser united to discuss the UK's…
Michael Gove doesn't want to be PM: he wants meritocracy and freedom
"Michael Gove won't admit it, but tonight's EU debate is his first audition for the Tory leadership," wrote Asa Bennett in the Telegraph. Except he didn't because it wasn't.…
EU Court moves toward a ban on Christians wearing crosses in the workplace
This isn't the headline in most of the UK media, for some reason, which appears to prefer singling out Muslims and hijabs. There's nothing quite like a bit of…
Faith leaders blast "isolationist" Vatican for refusing to join the EU
Religious leaders from the UK’s main faith communities – including former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams – have joined forces to urge Pope Francis to commit the Vatican State…
Faiths Forum for London conspires for EU Remain vote
Faiths Forum for London "empowers religious communities to work together for a better London". At least that's what their website says. And they seem to do an awful lot…
Archbishop slams George Osborne: "ludicrous.. scare stories.. all over the place.. he doesn't know"
It isn't the Archbishop of Canterbury or York (unfortunately), but the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Southwark, Peter Smith, who heads the Bishops' Conference department for Christian responsibility and citizenship.…
Edward Fox urges Britons to leave the EU: "Sovereign power is absolute"
Edward Fox OBE is one of the UK's most distinguished actors, with a career spanning seven decades. In manner, character and disposition, he is the epitome of English decency,…
Lord Carey comes out for Brexit: "It is the refrain of freedom"
"Poor George," they'll sigh in the House of Bishops. "He's finally..." They won't bother to finish the sentence; just make little circular motions with their forefingers pointing to the…
Giles Fraser backs Brexit – and the liberal elite sneer at him for it
The Rev'd Dr Giles Fraser is one of the very few Church of England clergy who has publicly declared that he wants the UK to leave the EU. It…
Catholic bishops: picking their principles of social teaching
This is a guest post by Peter Smith: a Roman Catholic barrister practising in London. ______________________ Thus, the Catholic bishops in England and Wales have spoken. The EU Referendum, they…
Cameron: Brexit could lead to World War III
Today is Europe Day, marking the anniversary on 9th May 1950 of the Schuman Declaration which proposed the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). By pooling…
Owen Paterson: Cameron has "lost touch" with the counties, and will most likely lose his head
"The further you go from London, the stronger the feeling is," said former Environment Secretary Owen Paterson, speaking of England's deep strains of Euroscepticism. "I do get the slight…