Identity and self-worth
Examining the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem and why such ideologies can leave us emptier than ever.
What is Spiritual?
Most people are comfortable with the idea that "spiritual = supernatural". The supernatural is invisible. Does this mean that when we…
Exclusivity: How can there be just one true religion?
With so many different religions and ways of viewing the world, how can Christians claim their way is the right one?
Don’t all religions basically teach the same thing?
A man once gave this illustration. He said, “Suppose you take ten men and blindfold them and lead them over to an elephant. You now…
Talking about ... Political Leadership
Power corrupts. I have heard that phrase a lot in recent conversations. Some have expressed this view when talking about…
Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance
Dick Keyes reflects on the three ideas of Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance and the relationship between them. He argues that there is…
Religious Pluralism
One of the most perceptive analysts of the consequences of pluralism for the Christian churches is Lesslie Newbigin, who is able to draw on…
Surprised by Oxford: best book I read in a year
A review of Carolyn Weber's account of finding God at Oxford.
Richard Dawkins and the Man Delusion
This month England has been taken by storm. Not rain – but riots. Unlike the weather, it came without warning and has left the nation…