Comments by the leader of the Scottish Christian Party on the secular, scientific, political and ecclesiastical scene and the application of Christianity to public life.
Christianity and Politics: their relationship and roleSpeaker: Dr Donald BoydDate: Friday, 17th December 2010Time: 7.30 p.m.Venue: Shettleston Free Church Continuing, 97 Wellshot Road, Glasgow, G32 7BL at the corner of Culrain Street. What is politics about? Why, should, and how can Christians be involved? Everyone welcome. No charge. Questions and Answers session afterwards. Download or …
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There is much debate over the different political solutions to the economic crisis and it leaves the ordinary person asking: “Who should we believe?” This quandry is part of the human condition, and so Christians should not be too concerned that people complain about the number of Christian denominations and ask “who should we believe?” …
The National Debt is being used by politicians to justify massive changes of policy which did not appear in the election Manifestos of the main political parties. The Lib Dems are the biggest casualties, and the public suspects that the Tories are using this opportunity to cut benefits and excesses in the system which could …
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Vince Cable, MP, announced that the Lib Dems have U-turned over student tuition fees, joking that the roads to Westminster are covered in skid marks. Yet, unusually for him, he became quite angry in the House of Commons and said that it was time for the opposition to “come to terms with reality”. Did reality …
The world rejoices with the Chileans in the truly remarkable feat of rescuing 33 miners trapped 2000 feet underground for 69 days. No-one has ever survived so long underground, and for 33 miners to do so is cause for thankfulness to God. Public acknowledgement and thankfulness to God This was recognised by the President of …
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Joseph Ratzinger, the Roman Catholic pope in Rome, travelled from Edinburgh to celebrate a Roman Catholic mass in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. About 65-70,000 people attended, which contrasts with the 250,000 who turned out at the same location in 1982 to see pope John Paul II (which has been claimed to be the largest religious service …
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When famous people meet each other, choreography and posturing is very important to them. This is why our Queen Elizabeth was expected to wear black while visiting the Vatican. So on this occasion one commentator asked: when the pope of Rome meets the Queen, who bows first? Answer: neither. This demonstrates how important choreography is …
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"If a trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for the battle?" 1Cor 14:8. In the approaching General Election, announced today for 6th May 2010, many Christians feel disenfranchised as they cannot conscientiously vote for any of the major parties. But it does not have to be that way? What does it take …
482 years ago today, on 29/2/1528, Patrick Hamilton was burned to death in front of the gate of St Salvator’s College, St Andrews, for preaching the doctrines of the Bible. He was the first 'preacher and martyr' of the Scottish Reformation, which reintroduced the Gospel of God’s free salvation to sinners through faith in the …
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