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Politics

There Are People On Those Boats!

Several Christian voices in the United Kingdom criticise the Illegal Migration draft law presented by the government. They ask to “talk frankly and listen carefully” instead of “fanning anti-immigration flames”.

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Reviews

Books I Have Read: Constructing Mission History

Mission history shouldn’t all be about missions. This book provides a nuanced and thoughtful approach to the way in which the church has grown through history.

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Observations

Not Our Problem

The government’s scheme to send refugees to Rwanda is not only unjust for the refugees, it is another example in the long history of rich countries exploiting poor ones.

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Observations

Empires Do What Empires Do

Empire seeks to dominate and to impose uniformity, whereas the gospel reconciles us in our diversity.

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Observations

Big Stuff

…if mass rape and murder don’t illustrate humanity’s desperate need for Jesus, then, frankly, I don’t now what does.

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Observations

War In Europe

Europe clearly has not reached a stage of development or maturity which renders war obsolete. In fact all we’ve really done is reached a stage of development where we can kill more people in a shorter time.

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Observations

Here We Go Again

Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.

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Observations

Procedures and People

Some thoughts for churches and mission agencies from a government scandal.

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Observations

A Couple of Articles to Read

A couple of articles which will make you think and which may well make you squirm. (Sorry about the picture, I couldn’t resist it.)

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Do Not Use

Throwback: Bible Translation as Subversion

Bible translation challenges the agendas of prestige, politics and globalisation by insisting that all languages are of equal value before God.