Man who burned Bible fined £666 for “racially aggravated assault”
A Devon man who burned his wife's Bible in a row over Christmas has been fined £666 by Exeter magistrates. According to Devonlive.com, Jason Mortimore "was upset with his wife…
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Momentum drops commitment to nonviolence: how can CofE clergy be permitted to join this group?
"Momentum is wholly committed to working for progressive political change through methods which are inclusive, participatory and nonviolent," the Momentum code of ethics used to state. But not any more. The Corbynista Militants ('extreme left'?) have decided to drop their…
England has defeated religious fanatics in the past, and will do so again
When in 1587 Pope Sixtus V began conspiring with King Philip II of Spain in 'The Enterprise of England', it was the world's most powerful religious leader giving his blessing…
Christian parliamentary candidate in Bradford excluded from Muslim only election hustings
George Grant is the Conservative Party's parliamentary candidate in Bradford West. He also happens to be a Christian, and is thereby excluded from Bradford's Muslim Women's Council General Election hustings,…
West Midlands Police: FGM parents/cutters only prosecuted “if in the child’s best interests”
It has long been a cause of puzzlement why thousands of recorded cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK result in so few prosecutions and zero convictions. Now…
Speaker Bercow’s Trump ban is political, but his wig abolition is a greater contempt
You don't have to be fan of Donald Trump not to feel a certain disquiet at the summary proclamation of Speaker Bercow that the President of the United States will…
Will Theresa May restore religious liberty by adopting reasonable accommodation?
Theresa May is an Anglican, and her faith appears to be sound and secure (ie, it doesn't fade in and out like Magic FM in the Chilterns). A few articles…
Louis Smith is threatened and suspended for mocking Islam, and Theresa May preaches tolerance, balance and responsibility
This wasn't the first time that four-time Olympic medallist Louis Smith had been rebuked by his professional association British Gymnastics for breaching their Standards of Conduct. So when a video…
Calls for Jewish Labour Movement to be expelled from Labour Party
Where is Baroness Chakrabarti? Anybody seen or heard from her since she took the ermine? If you bump into her anywhere, could you please tell her that she urgently needs…
Don’t bash the Archbishop of Canterbury – pray for him
Funny. Defend Nigel Farage against Justin Welby, you're "racist" or a "bigot"; defend Justin Welby against Nigel Farage, you're a "feminist-humanist-pro-Marxist" (amongst other things). There is no apparent via media…
Chobham Academy makes Islamic religious observance mandatory for pupils of all faiths
According to Ofsted, Chobham Academy in the London Borough of Newham is an outstanding school. It is important to begin with that observation, because the school's leaders, governors and sponsor…
Judo Olympic bigotry: Egyptian Muslim refuses to shakes hand with Israeli Jew
In judo it is customary to bow to one's opponent before a bout, and to shake hands afterwards. The first is a Japanese sign of respect and mandatory; the…
May's 'one nation' mission: let's talk about white working-class boys
"But David’s true legacy is not about the economy, but about social justice," explained Theresa May in her first speech as Prime Minister. "David Cameron has led a 'one…
Mark Rylands mocked by fellow clergy for coming out as a Brexit Bishop
"It was beginning to seem like there would never be a Brexit bishop," began the blog post on 1st April this year, a date which was lost on the…
Anglican clergy foment hate against Brexit Christians
"But the privilege of democracy is to vote. To campaign vigorously. To have robust and firm discussion," said the Archbishop of Canterbury to those gathered for the inaugural Lambeth…
Brexit may have spurred a few racists, but the heartbeat of the nation is unity and tolerance
"How can you side with bigots and racists?" "How can you support the vile BNP agenda?" "You're a Christian, for God's sake, and here you are sowing division and…
Brexit: a supreme act of foolishness perpetrated by racists, bigots and small right-wing men
Never in a decade of blogging has so much bile and vomit been spewed in this direction. Oh, we've had our fractious moments over the years, but nothing, ever,…
Independence Day UK: resurgence of democracy; restoration of sovereignty
It is the fissure of the state. The people have met the people: they looked and evaluated, and the greater soul has chosen to be more free, noble, ingenious…
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…
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…