Politics

Why do bishops flaunt their Socialism but shroud their Conservatism?

February 19, 2015
Archbishop Cranmer
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When the Archbishop of York was giving media interviews recently to promote his book On Rock or Sand?, he made clear that "the theology of where I am coming from" is firmly rooted in the political philosophy of Karl…

"Tory fury" over Church of England letter is a confected Tory tantrum

February 18, 2015
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Each day when Parliament is sitting, the Duty Bishop in the House of Lords prays that the House should “Lay aside all private interests, prejudices and partial affections”, so…

This General Election is bringing in a new level of Christian engagement

February 8, 2015
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There's something about the build-up to a General Election that is both fascinating and morbid at the same time, as we, the electorate, see a group of gladiators -…

Left-wing political bias in the Church is preferable to dumbness

February 3, 2015
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One of the perks of my writing on Christianity, politics and society is that each year I am invited to the Archbishop of Canterbury's annual reception at Lambeth Palace…

The martyrdom of Thomas Becket

December 29, 2014
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On this day in 1170 Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered by the knights of King Henry II in Canterbury Cathedral. It was muddled politics and religion -…

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…

Has Ukip sold its soul for €2million?

October 22, 2014
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There is apparently a battle currently being waged for the soul of the Conservative Party, at least according to the Jerusalem Post: "..the natural home of British Jews, still…

Politics and Religion at the Conservative Party Conference

October 1, 2014
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Melanie Phillips writes: I chaired a most interesting fringe meeting discussion this lunchtime at the Tory party conference on the intersection between religion and politics. Unfortunately Sajid Javid, the Secretary…

Welcome to the new Archbishop Cranmer Blog (mergers and acquisitions..)

September 17, 2014
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It has been six months in gestation - planning, preparing, pondering, praying, pleading and protesting (not necessarily in that order). And here, at last, it is. You are most welcome…