It often strikes me just how convoluted we make our Christian faith appear, when in reality, at its core, it is relatively straightforward. Granted, the Disciples often misunderstood Jesus and struggled with the countercultural essence of his narrative; and so do we. But in essence, Jesus’ message was clear, especially when we consider the pragmatism … More ‘When I Needed A Neighbour?’
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: German Lutheran Minister, Activist & Theologian (image was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the German Federal Archive (Deutsches Bundesarchiv)). “God travels wonderful ways with human beings, but he does not comply with the views and opinions of people. God does not go the way that people want to prescribe for him; rather, his … More Bonhoeffer On God In The Manger
All too often we hear negative stories about Christianity, where institutionalised religion goes against the grain of a vibrant and living faith and Jesus the revolutionary is lost in a sea of social conservatism. It can be easy to forget that the plethora of bible passages from both the Old and New Testaments bear witness … More Swiss Monastery Open To Asylum Seekers
Ask any Greek citizen about austerity and they will tell you about a broken country – one in which the poorest and most marginalised have lost what little stake they had in a society reeling from an unprecedented economic collapse and painful bailout. Fiscal austerity is not just a phrase – it has real consequences … More Austerity, Drugs & The Loss Of Hope
