Salvation

To preach Leviticus 20:13 now constitutes a public order offence

There is much to be mocked about street preachers. The world has become intolerant of compact megaphones in the market place, boorishly denouncing sin and declaring the coming judgment of God. And sandwich boards proclaiming that the end is…

Horrible Histories meets Monty Python – the reinterment of King Richard III

March 23, 2015
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According to Leicester Cathedral, the cost of designing a space to accommodate the tomb of King Richard III has been £1.54million. The cost of the reinterment events, interpretation and…

Welby: "The best decision anyone can ever make is to be a follower of Jesus Christ"

March 6, 2015
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Back in January, Tim Montgomerie, writing in the Times, vented his frustration with the Archbishop of Canterbury: I remain hopeful that Justin Welby, a "graduate" of HTB and its famous…

#PastoralLetter (2): Visions, dreams and nebulous notions of detachment

March 2, 2015
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Having responded to the Preface of the Pastoral Letter from the House of Bishops "to the people and parishes of the Church of England for the General Election 2015",…

Christians are united in the ecumenism of blood

February 25, 2015
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'Follow Me' by Wael Mories. “In this moment of prayer for unity, I would also like to remember our martyrs, the martyrs of today,” said Pope Francis, as he…

Meaningful chocolate – The Real Easter Egg spreads the gospel

February 13, 2015
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I have a question. Who on earth actually buys Easter eggs in January? I'm not talking about Creme Eggs (now no longer made with Dairy Milk and forever ruined),…

Bishop Philip North – catholic continuity and ecclesial unity

February 2, 2015
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On 7th November 2014, it was announced by The Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street: "The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Philip John North to the…

Universities to censor Zionists, Pro-Lifers and advocates of Holy Matrimony

January 28, 2015
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Prevent Duty Home Office 17 December 2014 Protecting the UK against terrorism The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, which is currently before Parliament, seeks to place a duty on specified…

"What ceremony else?" Church of England to reform burial of suicides

January 7, 2015
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"What ceremony else?" cries Laertes in Hamlet, as his dead sister Ophelia is buried to a single tolling bell with a meagre liturgy, as all suspected suicides used to…

Scottish Episcopal church equates Nigel Farage with Adolf Hitler

January 5, 2015
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St John's is a thriving Scottish Episcopal church at the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Here we aim to express love for God and neighbour in all that…

The Queen of peace and reconciliation

December 26, 2014
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"For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of…

Behold your God!

December 24, 2014
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O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be…

#ChristmasMeans anything but peace on earth

December 23, 2014
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Today marks the official start of the Church of England's #ChristmasMeans Twitter campaign. Church congregations and clergy are being encouraged to get out their smartphones to let the Twittersphere know…

The myth of the undeserving poor

December 12, 2014
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Unlike most Christian initiatives, this week's Feeding Britain report on poverty and foodbank use has whipped up a media storm filling up plenty of column inches and broadcast minutes. And it…

Christian power lists: fame, popularity, judgement and false humility

December 8, 2014
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Nominations have now closed in the quest to discover the 'Top 100 UK Christians' for 2014. Hundreds have been nominated - some with sarcastic citations (Sir Cliff Richard -…

Real Madrid and the offence of the cross

November 30, 2014
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It was a really tiny cross. Honestly, it was barely noticeable in all that pearly pizzazz and gaudy gold. The Crown of Alfonso XII has been a sacred symbol of…

The Community of St Anselm – satisfaction and spirituality

November 25, 2014
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A few months ago the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced a new initiative at Lambeth Palace: the establishment of the Community of St Anselm, the objective of which…

Slaughter in the synagogue is just politics as usual

November 19, 2014
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There is a perception, if not a widespread understanding, that anything to do with Jews and everything to do with Israel is acutely political. Throughout its recorded history and…

The Church needs to rediscover its heart

November 12, 2014
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Established religion satisfies the minds of some, but the hearts of the multitudes frequently go hungry. We are often told of the imminent death of the Church of England…

Remembrance Sunday: Sacrifice, Freedom and Peace

November 9, 2014
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Who would have thought a hundred years on that we would still be arguing over the shady causes of World War One; debating whether the lions were led by…