Dear friends,Years ago as a theology student, one way to make an impression in seminars was to drop into the conversation a heavy-sounding (usually German) theological term. A particular favourite was ‘weltanschauung’, literally meaning ‘worldview’, A ‘weltanschauung’ was a comprehensive … Continue reading
Tim
Dear friendsWhat principles of moral reasoning come into play in the debate about same-sex marriage? I stress “principles of moral reasoning” because it is all too easy for the matter to degenerate into an airing of people’s predispositions, personal preferences … Continue reading
Dear friendsWhat principles of moral reasoning come into play in the debate about same-sex marriage? I stress “principles of moral reasoning” because it is all too easy for the matter to degenerate into an airing of people’s predispositions, personal preferences … Continue reading
Dear friends,Ask the average passenger on the hypothetical Warrington bus what (if anything) springs to mind in connection with Lent, and the answer in all probability will be something on the lines of giving up (chocolate, sugar or whatever). Those … Continue reading
On March 30th at 12 noon, a Super Soup Lunch will be held in aid of Christian Aid
Dear friends, ‘Joy to the world! The Lord is come; let earth receive her King; let ev’ry heart prepare him room, and heav’n and nature sing.’ It’s a lovely Christmas hymn (we sang it this year at the Carol … Continue reading
Dear friends,When the dust finally settles on the mismanagement by St. Paul’s Cathedral of the tented protest on its doorstep, one abiding image will remain. Prominent in the T.V. coverage has been a placard with the question, ‘What would Jesus … Continue reading