April 18, 2024
While ‘perishing’ might be an apt description of the current state of the institutional Church, it’s not one that inspires much hope for the future. When […]
April 12, 2024
In 1274, Humbert of Romans, Master General of the Dominican Order, wrote a treatise which set out to theologically justify the crusades, and to respond to […]
April 6, 2024
I discovered Nick Cave through what I imagine is a roundabout route: theology. Or perhaps not so roundabout, given his recent high profile interview with one […]
April 3, 2024
As a feminist – someone who wants to see women and men treated equally – it is a challenge to feel that I truly belong in […]
March 27, 2024
“Seasons don’t fear the reaper, nor do the moon or the sun or the rain, we can be like they are…” When Buck Dharma (aka Donald […]
March 13, 2024
In 2006 on the wonderful island of Gotland of the Swedish coast, we (Alliance of Religions and Conservation, ARC) held a major meeting between the largest […]
February 27, 2024
When Duke Ellington wrote his famous composition: “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” in 1931, he wasn’t just writing about a […]
February 21, 2024
Stephen Parsons, MC member and Editor of the Surviving Church blog, reflects on the findings of Professor Alexis Jay’s Report, The Future of Church Safeguarding, published […]
February 9, 2024
There has been some controversy about the recent appointment of theological advisers to the House of Bishops. It’s clear from the recent statement of seven of […]