Entries by Nigel

Values Rooted in Christianity

Two political figures also addressed the delegates, Conservative Councillor Mary Douglas of Salisbury St Francis and Stratford and the Labour MP for East Ham, Stephen Timms. Councillor Mary Douglas focused on some key issues of current concern in education: Religious Education (RE), family breakdown, Sexual Relationships and Education (SRE), extremism and truth. “[The government] treats […]

Jesus at the Centre

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali opened with a biblical reflection of John 12:44-50. He stated that Jesus is the word, Jesus is the light and Jesus is love. The Bishop concluded by affirming that the New Testament insists that God loves even sinners and that those who respond to the gospel, experience it as love. It is […]