The UK cabinet met for most of today in Chequers to finalise a common document to put before the EU as the basis of the UK's future relationship with the EU after Brexit. It is a historic day, which may yet prove to be a watershed in the process of the UK exiting the European …
Category: History
Identity politics and perceived racism
Identity politics and perceived racism are combining into an explosive mix. Racism should not exist because there is only one human race. This is one example of the poor use of language in our poorly educated society. Rather, the issue is different ethnicities and how much emphasis one puts upon these. Kenhinde Andrews, the author …
When did the Gospel first reach Europe?
It is common to hear preachers say that the Gospel first came to Europe when Paul responded to the Macedonian call, ‘Come over into Macedonia and help us’ Act 16:9. This is wrong, and it is one of many examples of the readiness to copy ideas without checking out if they are true. The Gospel …
Even the Royals need the Gospel
The royal family need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the King of kings, because they need the Gospel as much as any of us. It is probable that some of the royal family do not know what the Gospel is, which may explain their reaction to the sermon at today's royal marriage between …
Israel seventy years on
The 70th anniversary of the birth of the modern state of Israel was marked by the opening of the United States embassy in Jerusalem. The US embassy moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem today, signalling the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, following the US President Donald J. Trump's decision on 6/12/2017 to do so. …
North Korea coming in out of the cold
Kim Jong-un likes his video games and the internet. He also likes nuclear weapons. He has decided that he wants to enjoy more of western technology and the joys of life. So he made a significant policy change and today he met with the Prime Minister of South Korea in a historic, choreographed meeting. For …
Seven days that changed the heavens
408 years ago today, Galileo's discovery changed our understanding of the solar system forever. His astronomical observations supported the hypothesis formulated by Copernicus 100 years earlier that the Earth was not the centre of the solar system. This was an Earth-shattering discovery. Between 7th and 13th January 1610, Galileo discovered and observed the four Moons …
The liberation of Jerusalem 1917 and 1967
One hundred years ago today, Jerusalem was liberated during the first World War by the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) led by British forces. It was a significant event in the long journey towards recognizing and re-establishing the state of Israel in the native homeland of the Jews. On 11th December 1917 British General Sir Edmund …
70 years of recognition
Today is the 70th anniversary of the international recognition of the right of the state of Israel to exist. This continues to be challenged by many Palestinians. On 29/11/1947 the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181 (also known as the Partition Resolution) that gave international legitimacy to divide Great Britain’s former Palestinian mandate into …
Two liberating anniversaries today
Liberty is the theme for Reformation Day 2017. There are two liberating anniversaries today - 500 and 100 years ago respectively - and the message from each of them is being forgotten. 500 years ago today Martin Luther sparked the European Protestant Reformation and 100 years ago today the Balfour Declaration was finalised by the …
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