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Blond ambition

Transgressive political theorist and theologian Phillip Blond is on the threshold of launching a new venture, according to Allegra Stratton.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 2 July 2009 - 3:38pm.
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Neutralized health service?

With health care a top reform issue in the USA, there is much discussion of the NHS and other social-based systems – just as they are potentially being further undermined in the UK.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 2 July 2009 - 3:26pm.
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In the pink

For the Mennonite Church USA Assembly in Columbus Ohio (ending on 5 July 2009), Christians affirming of the place and ministry of lesbian, gay and transgendered people in the church have organised an imaginative witness

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 1 July 2009 - 9:45pm.
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St George... not who you think he is

Today is St George's day. It is spun out of myth, but the myth is important. The day has 'traditionally' been seen as affirming Empire and an exclusive English identity. But that is a gross misrepresentation, when you examine the story.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 23 April 2009 - 10:44am.
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Analysing the UK Budget '09

Britain's first 'carbon budget' is possibly the most keenly followed one in modern history, given the global financial crisis and a massive borrowing requirement.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 22 April 2009 - 5:23pm.
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Anglican wars prove a media snooze

Just one journalist turned up for the recent GACON press conference of hard-line Anglicans. Is the long-running ecclesiastical war becoming a media snore?

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 21 April 2009 - 4:57am.
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A Twitter of a Passion Play

This year, you can travel the Stations of the Cross online via cell phone, Blackberry, iPhone, or other Internet connection – for what may be the world’s first twitterised Passion Play...

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 10 April 2009 - 9:59pm.
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Getting all cross and bothered

Good Friday is a day to reflect on the power of redemptive love confronting the crucifying forces in our world. Not that you'd know this from the preoccupations of some church leaders.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 10 April 2009 - 2:02am.
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Spiritual care in a secular health service

As the current debate about how chaplaincy should be funded illustrates, handling spiritual needs in a plural health system can be tricky.

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 8 April 2009 - 1:58pm.
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An invitation to Open Bethlehem

Could challenging the imprisonment of Bethlehem serve as a window into the wider problems and solutions for Palestine and Israel?

Submitted by Simon Barrow on 17 March 2009 - 3:36am.
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