Being Sheffield’s bishop and the limits of inequality

by | Mar 11, 2017

Philip North, who had been chosen as Bishop of Sheffield, has withdrawn after intense controversy. Philip North, who had been chosen as Bishop of Sheffield, has withdrawn after intense controversy. He is a ‘traditionalist’ who does not believe that women can be...

Reflecting on #Budget2017

by | Mar 10, 2017

Was it a good Budget? A significant Budget? Steady as we go, or radical change? I’m not sure it was any of those things. Was it a good Budget? A significant Budget? Steady as we go, or radical change? I’m not sure it was any of those things....

Disability, the minimum wage, and Christianity

by | Mar 7, 2017

 In Matthew’s Gospel (20: 1-15) the parable of the workers in the vineyard culminates in the famous phrase, “So the last will be first, and the first will be last”.  In Matthew’s Gospel (20: 1-15) the parable of the workers in the vineyard culminates in the...

Lent and resistance in troubled times

by | Mar 6, 2017

Many Christians throughout the world are observing Lent, traditionally a season of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and repentance. Many Christians throughout the world are observing Lent, traditionally a season of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and...

The arts and anti-establishment scoundrels

by | Mar 3, 2017

As a direct result of Britain’s decision to leave the EU, an internationally acclaimed orchestra is leaving Britain due to uncertainty as to the residency rights of its foreign play As a direct result of Britain’s decision to leave the EU, an...