Bombing Syria: A handy guide to militarist euphemisms

As I write, the UK Parliament is debating government proposals to send troops to bomb Syria. As I write, the UK Parliament is debating government proposals to send troops to bomb Syria. There’s a great deal of jargon about, so I thought I might offer a public service...

More famous parables reconsidered

Last week saw the publication of my new book, The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money Last week saw the publication of my new book, The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money, sex and violence.My publisher – Darton, Longman and Todd –...

How your Christmas shopping can help Ekklesia

Do you shop online? Are you planning to purchase your Christmas presents that way? If so you can help Ekklesia without spending any more money.  Do you shop online? Are you planning to purchase your Christmas presents that way? If so you can...

‘Terrorist sympathisers’ versus honest debate

When the Prime Minister referred to MPs voting against the bombing of Syria as “terrorist sympathisers”, he illustrated much that is wrong with  the West’s approach, characterised by George W When the Prime Minister referred to MPs voting...

Advent Reflection – 2nd December

Make Room at the Inn this Christmas Make Room at the Inn this ChristmasThroughout Advent Ekklesia will be opening a daily ‘window’ onto our Christmas appeal theme – ‘Room at the Inn’: how to make room in our hearts, our churches, our lives and our world for the coming...