Passover 2026
Jewish traditions date back millennia – but they can still be changed when needed.
Category: Changing the world
Is God vengeful & violent?
I can’t ignore world events. I was planning to continue in a positive way with my posts on “What’s God really like?”. But the bombardment of Iran by USA and Israel, and the things some US officals are saying about it, push other thoughts aside. Everything I say in this brief post has been said […]
“It’s a wonder we can even feed ourselves”
Human beings are the smartest animals on the planet, we’re told. We can find cures for cancer, send people to the moon (and back, thankfully!), and write achingly beautiful music. And yet ….. We can allow ourselves to be distracted and deluded by people whose intentions are not for our good. To believe things that […]
Why the kingdom of God is so crucial
Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace and goodwill, family celebrations and, for a few, religious observance. Sadly, 2025 seems to be far from that for many people. But maybe it’s not a very different world to the one in which baby Jesus was born – just different technology. Baby Jesus grew up […]
Inequality and hope
Changing lives of poor or struggling people and communities is the work of Oasis Mozambique.
The evils of conquest & colonisation
I would guess most people who read this blog live in countries that have been conquered and perhaps colonised at some point in their history. From the times of human migrations out of Africa millennia ago, populations have moved, fought for land, and expanded their territory in response to climate, threat and need. For example, […]
The problem with cheap clothing
We all like a bargain, but some bargains cost more than you’d think. That’s why some people are turning their back on clothes bargains. No new clothes in 2023 Kate Hulett is an artist, photographer and small business owner – she has a shop selling homewares, fashion accessories, books and stationery. She loves clothes, but […]
A short, short history of a long, long confrontation
We can only begin to understand the Hamas-Israeli war by understanding the long history behind it.
Enjoy chocolate with a clear conscience
Find out which chocolate brands and distributors have the most ethical supply chains.
Feeding the hand that bites you
Who in the world is poor, and why? And why don’t things get better for them?