The psychological manipulation of Jobseekers

Is the JobCentre an appropriate setting for psychological assessment and treatment? Is therapy entered into under any form of coercion, real or perceived, likely to be legitimate or ethical? Is the JobCentre an appropriate setting for psychological assessment and...

Laudato Si – challenging the economic and political status quo

My first reaction to Laudato Si was one of relief. My first reaction to Laudato Si was one of relief. For decades it has felt as if the world was on a path to destruction, with all the loudest and most powerful voices urging it to go further and faster. A blind faith...

End Austerity Now – why I won’t stop whinging about cuts

Today (20th June 2015) will see the first national anti-austerity demonstration since David Cameron was re-elected. Today (20th June 2015) will see the first national anti-austerity demonstration since David Cameron was re-elected. Judging by the response of some...

Laudato Si – a beautiful blend of science, faith and humanity

I have always been a Christian, raised in the Catholic tradition. I have also always been interested in the environment. I have always been a Christian, raised in the Catholic tradition. I have also always been interested in the environment. From an early age I was...