What is Christian Socialism? Have Christians always been Socialists?
In this article, I aim to explain the origins of ‘Christian Socialism’. I will attempt to analyse its basis on Biblical principles, and relate the massive effect it has had on history. I will mainly focus on Early Modern-Modern examples of this. From the Levellers to the socialists in Parliament today, Christians have been at […]
The Reformation: what were the consequences?
Happy Reformation Day everyone! What was the Reformation you ask? Well it was when the Protestant church broke away from the Catholic Church, all starting with Martin Luther on the 31st October with his 95 theses which he nailed to a church door. This along with the thoughts and ideas of other theologians were spread […]
Why being single ISN’T the end of the world!
This post aims to talk about relationships, which is a huge subject (often complicated and emotional), especially for Christians. As a young man, the issue of being single is one that can play on your mind from time to time, and I hope that this post gives encouragement and helps you on your way. Being […]
How Christians and the Church should respond to Corbynism
This article has gone through so many changes, it’s crazy! The post talks about how Christians and the Church should see the ‘Cult of Corbynism’ and how do we respond to it. I do not hide the fact that I support Owen Smith and the PLP in the attempt to remove Jeremy Corbyn from leadership. […]
Why I am not a Calvinist
I am not a Calvinist. This may be a shock to some of you who know me, and those who don’t know me, well I doubt you worry as much! Before there is total uproar at my statement, let me explain myself in this post. Firstly being a ‘Calvinist’ means that you are labeling yourself […]
Why I love Christian Rock!
Christian Rock has always been quite controversial in Christian circles. I have always struggled to understand why. I guess some would say that it is too worldly, that the focus in wrong, but I would whole -heartily disagree. I think Christian rock is amazing, inspirational and powerful, something that I will explain further in this […]
Life of a Christian at university
In this post, I aim to discuss the life of a Christian at university; the difficulties, the witness, but also the joys and experiences that one will find. I have been at university for four years, doing a BA and then a MA at Winchester and it has been an experience! I have met many […]
Brexit: PANIC!! Hang on let’s think about this!
It’s been quite a week hasn’t it? The nation has been kicked out of the Euros, oh and we also voted to leave the European Union. Our Prime Minister has resigned and the Opposition appear to be in turmoil. So as a Christian and as a ‘leftie’ I wanted to give my thoughts on what […]