New £2 coin glorifies war

by | Jan 1, 2014

The Royal Mint have revealed the design of a special £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the first world war (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25558632). It is described as a “commemorative” coin, but it does not commemorate the millions of...

Agenda-challenging journalism matters

by | Jan 1, 2014

After a thoroughly enjoyable New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh (a ceilidh at St James’ Leith, and then a view of the city’s fine fireworks celebrations), connecting with the broadcast, digital and print media this morning was a thoroughly depressing...

Looking back and forward in the Middle East

by | Dec 31, 2013

It is appropriate that we end 2013 by taking a look at a region which is a cradle of civilisations, faiths and hopes – but also a zone of enmity, bitterness and conflict. It is appropriate that we end 2013 by taking a look at a region which is a cradle of...

Bible-reading notes for questioning Christians

by | Dec 29, 2013

When I became a Christian, I read daily (or almost daily) Bible reading notes, each exploring a particular Bible passage. They were helpful, at least in terms of assisting me to be disciplined about reading the Bible. They were less helpful in that they frequently...

SysAdmin / Webmaster sought for Ekklesia

by | Dec 27, 2013

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in looking after an influential website which receives thousands of visitors a day. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in looking after an influential website which receives thousands of visitors a day....