Category Archives: Faith

More Insights From Pastor Isaac on Palestine and the Gaza War

Until October 2023, I was mostly ignorant of the Palestinian struggle and history. I blindly aligned myself with Israel because, from the Christian perspective, I saw Israel as the ‘good guys’ who deserved to be the settlers in the Holy … Continue reading

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Lenten Reflection on Gaza by Revd Munther Isaac

The day before Christmas, Reverend Dr Munther Isaac, pastor of the Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, delivered his Christmas Sermon, Christ Under the Rubble. This month, he travelled to the UK to take part in the Vigil for Gaza. While … Continue reading

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It Has Arrived. The New Year. 2024

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Bethlehem Nativity: Christ Under the Rubble

Last week, the city and church leaders in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, made the decision to cancel all Christmas festivities this year. This was to mourn the Palestinians killed in Gaza – over … Continue reading

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The Birth of Our Saviour

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How to Debate, Discuss and Disagree—Agreeably

It would be a very boring society if we all agreed with everyone about everything. It would also mean that we were living in a blissfully ignorant bubble, closed off from reality. The knowledge we possess, the beliefs we practise, … Continue reading

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The Risen Christ Is Lord

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To the New Year and Things Yet to Come

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The Reason for This Season

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Some Yuletide Traditions

‘Tis the week before Christmas and as the preparations are on, here’s some light fare on the topic. Countries around the world have their own rituals that they follow during this season.

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The Unseen Forces in Our Changing World

We are watching our planet spinning on a path that seems to be towards some kind of destruction. There have been plots and schemes that have been lurking beneath the surface and building up for decades; unseen by the majority, … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflections [15 May 2022]

A Sunday contemplation: To nourish and feed the soul, Or to ponder over ………..

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Sunday Reflections [17 April 2022]

A Sunday contemplation: To nourish and feed the soul, Or to ponder over ………..

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He Has Risen

Early, that first Easter morn …….

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There’s Nothing Conservative About Renting Wombs

Last year, in an interview, Dave Rubin explained his transition from a left-leaning progressive to a free thinking classical liberal, and from there on, considering himself to be a conservative. He said: What really is so beautiful about the conservative … Continue reading

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