Christmas and the spirit of patient resistance

by | Dec 24, 2018

“We can, and should also, celebrate Christmas despite the ruins around us.” So wrote Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a letter to his parents on 29 November 1943. “We can, and should also, celebrate Christmas despite the ruins around us.” So wrote Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a...

The nativity, child poverty, and where the church stands

by | Dec 24, 2018

At Christmas, Christians focus their thoughts and prayers on a traditional nativity scene, with the baby Jesus at its centre. At Christmas, Christians focus their thoughts and prayers on a traditional nativity scene, with the baby Jesus at its centre. The scene evokes...

In the UK in 2018, we must defend our human rights

by | Dec 10, 2018

Decades ago, I joined Amnesty International. Naively, in those days I thought human rights were something that needed to be defended in other countries. Decades ago, I joined Amnesty International. Naively, in those days I thought human rights were something that...

Foodbanks, the Irish Famine, and Poor Law reforms

by | Dec 1, 2018

Foodbanks expect more people than ever to need their help this Christmas, but MPs who support the policies which created such need are shamelessly using it for seasonal photo opportunities. Foodbanks expect more people than ever to need their help this Christmas, but...