Many people will be aware about the attacks on BBC impartiality. This is probably one factor in the falling numbers of TV licence holders. Various scandals have not helped the public perception of the Corporation, from the top downwards. When veteran John Humphrys retired from the BBC flagship Today programme, hardly 24 hours had passed …
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The UK Labour Party’s Facelift
Sir Keir Starmer's resignation today demonstrates that the Labour Party did not expect to win the next General Election under his leadership. He admitted as much in his resignation speech, that "The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election." The catalyst is …
Six religions in one household
In my youth, before I was 20 years old, I lived with my parents and three siblings. We had all been Church of Scotland attenders through my formative years, where I did not hear the Gospel explained and learned nothing about heaven or hell nor why I was in the world. When I was converted …
Always on the run from their past
Some people are always on the run – from their own past. They cannot face up to their own past. There are billions of such people. As the years pass, they become uncomfortable with what they have done in the past, and they use various techniques to forget it, cover it up and hope others …
What is believer’s baptism?
Believer's baptism is a common expression in Christian circles. It is not a biblical phrase. What is meant by 'believer'? Usually this expression means a person who is "born again". So say those who believe in believer's baptism. Really? What about someone who is not born again? Can they not be baptized? Not usually, according to …
Atheistic politics
Britain is on the verge of legislating for atheism. If we pass an Assisted Dying Bill we are legislating atheism because such a Bill operates on the assumption that there is no life (or pain) after death. This is atheism. Abortion operates on the assumption that those involved in this despicable act will not be …
Christian condolences
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15 The death of God's earthly saints is precious in His sight because they have become heavenly saints and reached their heavenly goal, leaving their earthly troubles behind them. "After death the wicked cease from troubling the godly, and there the …
Christian funerals
The nature of funeral services in the Scottish Highlands is changing. I have attended countless funerals in my lifetime, and last winter has taken its toll upon a significant number of people that I knew. Witnessing these funerals I draw attention to the subtle changes that are taking place. Instead of seeking God's blessing upon …
The Application of Christianity to Public Affairs
This, my personal blog, seeks to apply Christianity to personal and public life. Today's 70-minute interview on UK Column explains verbally how the Christian Party “Proclaiming Christ’s Lordship” seeks to apply Christian principles to public affairs. Our policies are here. I am the Scottish Christian Party's candidate for the Highlands and Islands Region for Thursday's Election to …
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Political Christianity
Richard Dawkins calls himself a cultural Christian - the culture without the essence of Christianity. He is afraid of islam taking over Britain. Rupert Lowe is a political Christian and possibly Nigel Farage is also. Ben Habib might be the same. They are also afraid of islam taking over Britain. Their promotion of Christianity is …
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