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28 Apr 2010

St George versus the overlords

A champion of right rather than might, St George should belong to the people, not their overlords, says Jonathan Bartley. This, not nationalism, is what a true patriotism is about – commitment to "another country" where all have a place, not just those with the power.
23 Apr 2010

Christians not celebrating St George, 'ungrateful' and 'breeding cynicism' says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has criticised Christians as lacking gratitude and 'breeding cynicism', if they don't celebrate St George's Day,
23 Apr 2010

What does St George have to say today?

My colleague Simon Barrow has done a great job revising our 2007 paper on rebranding St George which you can read here.
23 Apr 2010

St George's Day in a changing, global era: a positive proposal
23 Apr 2009

St George... not who you think he is

Today is St George's day. It is spun out of myth, but the myth is important. The day has 'traditionally' been seen as affirming Empire and an exclusive English identity. But that is a gross misrepresentation, when you examine the story.
19 Apr 2009

Why Sentamu's proposals around St George aren't a good idea, BBC Radio 4 Sunday Programme
7 Apr 2009

England and St George?
6 Apr 2009

Archbishop of York joins calls for greater recognition of St George

The Archbishop of York has floated the idea that St George’s Day should become a national holiday, echoing calls made by amongst others the religious think-tank Ekklesia.
22 Apr 2008

St George is no crusader
27 Apr 2007

Is 'Christian nation' rhetoric aiding the far right?

The uncomfortable fact is that the church's Christendom ('Christian country') assumptions put it into the position of arguing the same political point about national identity as the BNP. A different way forward is needed.

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