A royal wedding is simply the über example of the extravagance, hype and nonsense that has overtaken the contemporary concept of getting married. This culture is fuelled by an industry dedicated to ramping up costs. It knows how much money people are willing to waste for ‘the perfect day’ and a ‘fairy tale experience’ (the… Continue reading The nonsense surrounding weddings undermine marriage
Category: Social commentary
Labelling ‘Leave’ voters as racist is wrong – by Danny Kuhrt
My grandparents, who have lived in London almost their entire lives, voted to leave the European Union last year. They have also been accepting and open-minded towards people of all cultures, beliefs and ethnicities. These two facts seem to clash with many people today. Stereotyping It has become ingrained in many people that a vote… Continue reading Labelling ‘Leave’ voters as racist is wrong – by Danny Kuhrt
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I’m not surprised at The President’s Club scandal – it’s just like my University Rugby Club
The waves created by the Harvey Weinstein eruptions in Hollywood are being felt all over the world. But you can imagine the organisers of The President's Club, an all-male, exclusive fundraising event, felt pretty safe. After all, they had been running it for 30 years, high rollers from major City firms were guests and it was… Continue reading I’m not surprised at The President’s Club scandal – it’s just like my University Rugby Club
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Why Remembrance Day makes me uneasy – by Jeremy O’Hare
When Remembrance Day comes around every year, I feel uneasy. There’s something about this national ritual that doesn’t sit well with me. How we commemorate wars and the fallen can be misused. Especially when my Christian faith leads me to question why we go to war at all. Because for me it's personal. Heavy burden… Continue reading Why Remembrance Day makes me uneasy – by Jeremy O’Hare
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Guns in America: religion is part of the problem but faith will be part of the answer
As a Christian, I think its vital that we are honest about the way religion can often uphold and underpin injustice. Whilst its good to be inspired by the great faith-inspired social movements - like the battles against the slave trade, the civil rights movement or the fight against apartheid in South Africa - we cannot… Continue reading Guns in America: religion is part of the problem but faith will be part of the answer
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Refugees – a poem by Brian Bilston
They have no need of our help So do not tell me These haggard faces could belong to you or me Should life have dealt a different hand We need to see them for who they really are Chancers and scroungers Layabouts and loungers With bombs up their sleeves Cut-throats and thieves They are not… Continue reading Refugees – a poem by Brian Bilston
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How society and government policy facilitate sexual abuse – by Ruth Woodcraft
Newcastle joined an infamous list of UK cities in August with the conviction of 17 men and one woman for rape, supplying drugs and conspiracy to incite prostitution. The media dissected events and the conclusions were critical of Northumbria Police. Early opportunities were missed to investigate the abuse, and thousands of pounds had been paid… Continue reading How society and government policy facilitate sexual abuse – by Ruth Woodcraft
