Another Jesus

Redefining hate: from diabolical anti-love to any criticism of the fragile self

This is a guest post by by the Rev'd Dr Gavin Ashenden. _____ During the General Synod debate on homosexuality I took to twitter. It’s like sitting up in the gods of a theatre. You are with the rowdy crowd.…

Michael Gove sugar-coats Jesus and preaches fake good news

April 18, 2017
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This is a guest post by the Rev’d Dr Gavin Ashenden, former Chaplain to the Queen, who is presently in the (complicated) process of leaving the Church of England. ___________________________…

The Church of England should not tear itself apart over homosexuality and same-sex marriage

February 14, 2017
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The General Synod of the Church of England is due to 'take note' (or not) of the Bishops' report ‘Marriage and Same Sex Relationships after the Shared Conversations.’ In the…

Archbishops call on Queen to repent of being Supreme Governor of the Church of England

January 18, 2017
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In this 500th anniversary year of an obscure monk called Martin Luther banging his 95 Theses onto the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg, the event which history marks as…

Muslims flock to Mass to show solidarity and compassion

August 1, 2016
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Praying before a blasphemous icon of another Jesus, standing in the shadow of a sacrificial cross which they deny, beneath the dome of a cathedral church steeped in idolatry,…

Thy Kingdom Come: a week of prayer for confidence to make Jesus known

May 8, 2016
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"Jesus Christ calls every person to follow him. As Christians it’s our duty and joy to share that invitation. That’s why the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting…

TGI Monday: The 'missing years' in the life of Jesus

April 4, 2016
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What about the 'missing years' of Jesus' life which the Bible doesn't tell us about? Where was he? What was he doing? Did he journey to India and train…

Third Sunday of Advent: rejoice in the recognition of Jesus

December 13, 2015
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Today is Gaudete Sunday: into the season of waiting, preparing and expecting, we inject a note of delight and good cheer: 'Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I…

Second Sunday of Advent: the gift of a child

December 6, 2015
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It is this Second Sunday of Advent, and the trees are going up. It's beginning to feel a bit more like Christmas. Children all over the world are eagerly…

Fr Raniero Cantalamessa – Preacher to the Papal Household – to speak at Synod Eucharist

November 1, 2015
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As the Queen and Supreme Governor of the Church of England inaugurates the tenth General Synod on 24th November, it has been announced that the ceremony will be preceded…

Against heresy: if Jesus called God 'Father', who are we to conflate Him with Mary?

June 3, 2015
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'For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist' (2Jn 1:7). The…

Westminster Abbey acknowledges Mohammed in succession of prophets

April 28, 2015
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"Peace be upon all auspicious prophets of God, from Adam, Noah and Abraham to Moses, Jesus and Mohammed Mustafa.." That wasn't quite how the prayer was rendered in Westminster…

Holy Monday: cleansing, anointing and indignation

March 30, 2015
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And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the…

Palm Sunday: the Messiah rides a donkey

March 29, 2015
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Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini. The Son of God, Messiah, the Hope of Israel enters Jerusalem on a donkey. As we enter this Holy Week – the most…

This is what a feminist theology looks like

October 30, 2014
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Is this really what a feminist looks like? A feminist politician, perhaps. The men in particular feel compelled to humour this particular cause of equality, and so they don…