Tag: western society

Is God vengeful & violent?
(March 12, 2026)

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 […]

Walking for peace
(January 28, 2026)

Over the years I’ve observed times when it seems that God has used interesting people and situations to teach his people lessons that maybe they should have learnt other ways. I think it’s happening again right now, in several different ways. Let’s start by looking at the current Walk for Peace by a group of […]

White man meets black woman
(July 10, 2025)

It really was an unremarkable event. But it led me to think about the differences between people.

Christians and transgender
(January 31, 2025)

Christians seem to have a special interest in, and criticism of, transgender and non-binary people. Is this justified? Is it helpful?

The evils of conquest & colonisation
(December 17, 2024)

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
(October 8, 2024)

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 […]

The curse of Ham?
(May 6, 2024)

If ever there was a case of dishonest and ungodly Bible interpretation, the curse of Ham is surely it!

Enjoy chocolate with a clear conscience
(April 8, 2024)

Find out which chocolate brands and distributors have the most ethical supply chains.

The sin of inequality
(November 30, 2023)

Inequality of income and opportunity is the cause of many evils in the world, yet we western Christians find it hard to avoid it. What should we do?

Is modern western Christianity too unspiritual?
(July 17, 2023)

Do you feel close to God? Would you describe yourself as a spiritual person? Have you ever had a meaningful experience of God that has impacted you deeply? I have to confess I must answer “no” to each of those questions. My faith is much more based on facts and ideas and knowledge. But everyone […]