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Jesus teaching on workers pay
Jesus taught about the kingdom of God. In one example a wealthy man ensured that the workers all received enough pay for their needs, although it cost him more than it needed to. He knew that he would still have … Continue reading
Foreword to The Big Picture
Scientific discovery has brought material benefits and physical comfort to mankind. The predictability of matter leads us to assume that it behaves according to fixed laws, and this belief has led engineers to develop tools and machinery to manipulate the … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist Christianity, Philosophy, Science and Christianity, Science and society, The Big Picture
Tagged bible, Christian, Christianity, church, creation, DNA, evolution, Existence of God, faith, god, hope, Jesus, material world, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, science, spirit, teachings of jesus christ
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The trampled poppy
It is 14th November 2018, just three days after the Remembrance Sunday where we promise not to forget the loss of lives in the 1914-18 and other wars. I am woken by Radio 3: “The headlines today … Half of … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist Christianity, Thoughts for the day
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Christmas, faith, forgiveness, Gospel, hope, Jesus, justice, love, religion, remembrance, sacrifice, thought for the day, Yemen
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Christmas – the start of a tragedy?
We have just celebrated Remembrance Day, and we are in the lead up to another day of remembering an event that modern philosophy would view as tragic. Jesus Christ was born specifically with the deliberate destiny of dying a horrific … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Christmas, forgiveness, god, Jesus, love, thought for the day
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More than a General Election
8th June 2017 was so much more than just a General Election. I am writing this on June 9th with a joyful heart. I give thanks that Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Patience, Goodness and Self Control are not … Continue reading
Posted in A call to action, Minimalist Christianity, politics
Tagged election, Faithfulness, general election, Gentleness, god, Goodness, hope, joy, Kindness, love, Patience, peace, Self Control, spirit
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“Forgive me my sin, as I forgive those who sin against me.”
Think about this carefully. It is the route to national and individual healing. If we are a wealthy banker and are angry and unforgiving of those who voted for Brexit, then this prayer gives the Brexit voter permission to be … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist Christianity
Tagged Brexit, forgiveness, hope, Lords prayer, love, prayer, relationships, teachings of jesus christ, wealth, wisdom
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“Sorry Jesus, you got it wrong”
Two children are in a fight, and when we separate them both point at the other and shout “well he started it”. We might respond “well even if he did, you carried it on!” But as we grow older we … Continue reading
Immigrants!
“A business man was coming back from a sales trip overseas. His flight was delayed and he managed only to get the last train back to where his car was parked at the station. It was late at night, and … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist Christianity, politics, Thoughts for the day
Tagged bible, Christian, Christianity, church, god, Good Samaritan, immigrants, Jesus, love
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Is it possible to be a Christian and right wing?
It’s not complicated. Jesus said “Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me.” And what are His commandments? “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all … Continue reading
Posted in Minimalist Christianity, politics, Rainbow Economy
Tagged Austerity, being a christian, Christian, Christianity, economics, hope, Jesus, money, religion, wealth
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Time to repent.
In an earlier post I wrote “Inequality between the richest and the poorest is a man-made thing. Men have put it in place. Men defend it. Men can dismantle it.” I was wrong. Recent events clearly show that left alone, … Continue reading
