Most people now realise that we really need to look after the planet where we live. After all it is the only place we have to live (at least for the foreseeable future). We tread a delicate path between wisely using the resources available to us and exploiting the earth and damaging the environment beyond repair. [Read more…]
Looking after our world
November 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
Jesus and Politics
May 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
or, “How would Jesus vote?”
With a general election looming in the United Kingdom I am asking the question, “How, as a follower of Jesus should I vote?” Does Jesus give us any clue how we should act in a democratic age? Jesus said a lot about how we should order our lives, but very little about how we should go about choosing a politician or political party to rule over us. But if we want to be true to following Jesus we need to look carefully at his life and words and see if we can glean some clues.
- What are the cultural differences between Jesus’ day and today?
- Was Jesus a nationalist?
- Was Jesus a socialist?
- Did Jesus believe in a free market?
- How would Jesus vote? [Read more…]
Optimism and the Kingdom of God
December 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
My last blog was about nationalism and racism and how the future is effected by them. When we look at the world we could be very gloomy. But basically I am an optimist because I believe the ultimate future is what Jesus called the Kingdom of God.
When Jesus taught us to pray in what is called “The Lord’s Prayer”, he says we should pray:
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10 NIV)
When we use those words we are asking God to rule on the earth in the same way that his will is always done in heaven. In fact we are firstly asking God to rule in our own attitudes, words and actions. Then we are asking God to extend his rule over the whole of humanity. But the way God rules is very different from the way earthly dictators have power over the citizens of their country. [Read more…]
Optimistic or Pessimistic future
November 18, 2016 by 4 Comments
I believe that the world is standing at the crossroads. Are we moving to a more united world where the problems of war, extreme poverty and disease are reduced or even eliminated? Or are we are moving towards a world divided by nationalism and racism resulting in war, economic disaster, deprivation and misery? [Read more…]
Should we stay or should we go?
June 7, 2016 by 5 Comments
The people of the United Kingdom are about to make an important decision. Should we leave the European Union or should we stay in and try to reform it? I am appalled at the level of debate so far.
- Scare stories about the economy if we leave.
- Talk about an overcrowded island because of immigration.
- Politicians insulting one another.
- Total polarisation of views as though there weren’t good points on both sides.
- Talking down the 5th largest economy in the world.
I have been undecided but now must admit that I have made a personal decision but this article is not meant to be a one-sided presentation or tirade against the alternative point of view.
Should we bomb in Syria
December 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
21 Kurds executed, from an IS video
The terrorist group known as ISIS, ISIL, IS or DAESH is obviously a major threat to peace in the Middle East and to a lesser extent to Western nations who oppose its aims. They have executed (murdered) at least 10,000 men, women and children between June 2014 and September 2015 — in Iraq (7,000 plus) and Syria (about 3,000).[1] [Read more…]
Making Britain great (again?)
September 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Land of Hope and Glory,
Mother of the free,
How shall we extol thee,
Who are born of thee?
Wider still, and wider,
Shall thy bounds be set;
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet!
God, who made thee mighty, Make thee mightier yet!
On Saturday, we missed the “Last night at the Proms” so watched it a few days later on “catchup”. Traditionally, the last part of the last night’s concert is full of patriotism, as they sing, “Land of hope and Glory”, “Rule Britannia”, “Jerusalem” and the national anthem. [Read more…]
