Category - Christianity and politics

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24 May 2011

Cameron in hot water over remarks to Christians at Downing Street

PM David Cameron's comments about Christianity and politics this week have led to strong criticism about the impact of his policies on the most vulnerable.
28 Jan 2011

The religious crisis of American liberalism

The extraordinary arc of Barack Obama’s popular appeal tells a deeper story of America: of how the relationship between liberalism and religion was forged, then frayed and broken, and how the president’s rhetoric offered the mirage of healing. Theo Hobson asks what, if anything, can be recovered from the ashes of a once-potent compact.
4 Apr 2010

Ten reasons why Jesus might not vote Labour

Andy Flannagan, director of the Christian Socialist Movement, has written a good blog on Labour List about why ‘Jesus might vote Labour’.
4 Jun 2009

Churches and the rejuvenating of democracy

Churches could have a vital role to play in rejuvenating democracy, says Jonathan Bartley. But it needs to be through a faith-engagement with politics based on openness and change.
4 Mar 2008

Tracing the history of faith in public life, New Statesman, 4 March 2008
15 May 2007

Pope warns Latin American Christians against Marxism

The Pope has attacked Marxism as well as unfettered capitalism on his visit to Brazil. But the ghost of Marx has positive as well as negative connotations for Christians and social justice campaigners concerned with inequity.