Archbishop Justin Welby and the Bullingdon Fabulist

Archbishop Justin Welby and the Bullingdon Fabulist

So should the Archbishop of Canterbury have spoken out against the forced removal of asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda, 4097 miles away on the other side of the world! Yes, he has a duty to do so. If fact bishops should be a far more vocal than they have been in the past, especially when unethical acts are being committed by those whom believe that they are in-charge.  Continue reading Archbishop Justin Welby and the Bullingdon Fabulist

Paths Towards Happiness, Wellbeing and Prosperity

Paths Towards Happiness, Wellbeing and Prosperity

In any community organised on the plans laid down by Jesus we should find the citizens in close personal touch one with the other, each attempting to render what constructive service he can in order to promote the public welfare. Blessed is the community that has a receptive spirit and is eager to avail itself of the practical experience wrought out in other communities. Continue reading Paths Towards Happiness, Wellbeing and Prosperity

Belief in God the Creator – A Call to Make a Difference in the Household of Life.

Belief in God the Creator – A Call to Make a Difference in the Household of Life.

Creation from the beginning has a destiny, a purpose. And it has an appointed goal towards which it moves. It is not value-neutral as some would have us believe. It has value and purpose designed by God the Creator. There is no creation ‘in the beginning’ without its future orientation or eschatological vision. As creation moves toward its appointed goal, God continues to act as its creator and preserver. The question is: how can we work with God the Creator here and now in his continuing work of creation and preservation?  Continue reading Belief in God the Creator – A Call to Make a Difference in the Household of Life.

Rights of Nature or Dignity of Nature?

Rights of Nature or Dignity of Nature?

My argument is based on fundamental Christian ethical assumptions. A reflection on the specific weight of Christian traditions and convictions is needed in order to develop a Christian contribution to a new consensus on our human responsibility towards non-human nature. Today these traditions and convictions have to be introduced into a pluralistic Continue reading Rights of Nature or Dignity of Nature?