What theology can do for people

6 May

In the last few weeks I have encountered again a view of God and of life in general which I can only call oppressive. I attended the funeral of a person whose family of origin belonged to a quite exclusive … Read More »

I like this quote: ‘I don’t preach a social gospel’

7 Mar

The late and truly wonderful Archbishop Desmond Tutu once remarked: I don’t preach a social gospel; I preach the Gospel, period. The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is concerned for the whole person. When people were hungry, Jesus didn’t … Read More »

It’s not about what we give up!

21 Feb

The Christian season of Lent is commonly represented as a time to ‘give up’ something, for the six weeks leading up to Easter. Some forego chocolate, or alcohol, or social media. Here I want to offer another view. It’s not … Read More »