Paul Bayes
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He/him. Gracehoper, widowed, father, grandfather, retired bishop, diminished and gone into the West.
Iāve signed it too. If you agree with this letter, please sign it.
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David Moloney
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āOnce upon a time you crossed the threshold into faith, and there you still are, but the air you breathe has changed.ā
@paulbayes.bsky.social
responds to unexpected changes in life and faith:
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Life Happens
Circumstances and our faith perspectives can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Paul Bayes advises us not to fear change, but to learn to breathe new air.
https://dlted.substack.com/i/176925510/
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Spotted in the wild! Available from your local bookshop, or via DLT (
dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2414-...
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They talk a good talk. But these people are not serious.
news.sky.com/story/diplom...
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'Diplomatic efforts' under way to resolve Your Party row
A source close to the pair told Sky News they were mediating behind the scenes to salvage the party's future
https://news.sky.com/story/diplomatic-efforts-underway-to-resolve-your-party-row-13433990
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Here comes Nietzsche, but much ritzsche. Tragic history repeated as farce.
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This is absolutely the case. I honour those bishops and others who have spoken out for the values of the faith they hold. I hope that all Christians, lay and ordained, will make use of whatever platform they have to oppose the growth of hatred in our nation.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division | Editorial
Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturdayās āunite the kingdomā march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/17/the-guardian-view-on-christianity-and-the-uk-far-right-churches-must-stand-up-to-the-false-prophets-of-division?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Well, here you go, friends. Some reflections on truth-telling, grief and uncertainty in fragmented times. You can get it via Amazon, or you may well prefer to order from your friendly local bookshop or directly from the publisher (
dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/.../2414-978...
) Thanks!
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Iām sorry to see that Nicholas Grimshaw has died. His architecture has enriched the world. Itās a privilege to live on the same street in Bath as this iconic piece.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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This bodes ill for intelligent conversation on the relationship between faith and citizenship. Kruger has become the primary exponent of so-called Christian nationalism in the UK. Conservative MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform UK
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Conservative MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform UK
The East Wiltshire MP said the Conservatives were no longer the principal party of opposition.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce802dmgnyro
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I support this campaign.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
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Balance the BBC
The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.
https://www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
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Dreadful. No courage, no vision, no readiness or reasons to stand for human values and dignity and welcome. This pitiful spinelessness disgraces us all.
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Gabriel Milland
2 months ago
If ever I feel blue about the state of the world. If ever all of it makes me feel hopeless and forlorn. I do one simple thing. And that one thing is running "tesla sales" through any news search engine. And a glimmer of hope arises that the arc of justice may actually exist.
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Yes indeed. Britain isnāt the US ā but conservative Christian US money buys a lot here.
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Ed Davey
2 months ago
If Trump sells out Ukraine, Britain must lead a coalition of the willing to defend our continent without him.
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This is an outstanding appointment, and one which gives real hope for the future. Hooray!
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Ed Davey
3 months ago
Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago. We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.
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This is well said.
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Philip Baldwin
3 months ago
āHe didnāt think of himself as a film-maker or a gardener or a painter or a political activist [ā¦] He wasnāt a queer artist. He was an artist. All of that was his art.ā ā Amanda Wilkinson
#DerekJarman
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ju...
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āThe hot tar splashed everywhereā: remembering the dark magic of Derek Jarman
In 1989, the artist was living on the Kentish coast when he created a series of mysterious paintings with a bonfire and tar. A new exhibition brings these so-called Black Paintings to life ā and shows...
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jul/18/derek-jarman-black-paintings-amanda-wilkinson-gallery
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The Queen's Foundation
4 months ago
There is still time to register for a September start on the Queen's Online university-validated awards (Theology Ministry and Mission). Experience flexible online courses in an innovative format. Explore undergraduate and postgraduate options at
queens.ac.uk/Online
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As usual with Feynman, these values speak far more widely than science. Imagine a theology that began from here.
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Perhaps he needed to save money.
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Certainly, this is true for me.
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This gives you hope, and not only for Hungary. Courage calls to courage everywhere.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Budapest Pride goes ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'
Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23g02dl1z8o
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In an increasingly intolerant world, the witness of inclusive churches shines brightly. Prayers for all communities who speak out for God's welcoming love.
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There are so many kind and generous people in the USA whom I count as my friends. My heart bleeds for them now, and even more for families such as this.
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Unendurable.
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A typically perceptive piece from Phil Groves. The more people seek church purity, the more schisms will ensue.
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1. Know where you stand. 2. Stand there.
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Wisdom on Shakespeare, by someone who seems to have actually read him.
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The Queen's Foundation
4 months ago
If you are in conversation with your DDO about ordination in
@churchofengland.org
, come and find out more about Queen's as a community of formation and training, a place to learn and study in a way that suits you. ā ā Book now:
bit.ly/anglicanopen...
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Get these now, friends. Theyāll be banned soon.
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Coming out in a few months. Start saving up š (For more check out
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An outstanding scholar and thought leader. May he rest in peace and rise and glory.
www.walterbrueggemann.com/2025/06/05/i...
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Walter Brueggemann: In Memory
Walter Brueggemann passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Tia, his sons, James and John, and their families. To read his online biography, click here.ā¦
https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/2025/06/05/in-memory/
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At the newly rehung National Gallery, sitting with the finest depiction of innocence in Western art. āChrist mockedā by Hieronymus Bosch.
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Rereading Theodore Zeldin's fine book "The French" (1983). Here's a cartoon that has not aged.
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Another post with an application to theologians.
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From Ben Jennings of the Guardian. Accurate, and saddening.
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Dr Amy Fuller
6 months ago
This feels like our own version of āit was a Roman saluteā
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Some white-hot writing about something that matters very much. Iām afraid this is the straw that has broken this camelās back as a supporter of the so-called Labour Party. Iām off.
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āCheap foreign labourā ā this is how Keir Starmer denigrates the migrant carers looking after your loved ones
The governmentās claims about immigration driving down wages are so demonstrably untrue, itās hard to feel the appropriate level of outrage
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/12/cheap-foreign-labour-this-is-how-keir-starmer-denigrates-the-migrant-carers-looking-after-your-loved-ones?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Even theologically, this is so.
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Stop smoking cigars and check this out.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...
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Trans musician Bells Larsen was forced to cancel his US tour: āMy livelihood has been robbedā
The Canadian singer-songwriter is releasing an album about his transition. Trumpās ādehumanizingā new passport rules mean he wonāt perform it for US fans
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/23/bells-larsen-interview-trans-trump-tour-canceled?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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This, too, is a Christian voice.
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A Pope Francis cartoon by Joe Heller. Wouldn't it be good to be remembered this way?
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Word.
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The banners read āFact is not hateā, Space is not hateā. But hate is hate. And this ruling will make it easier for haters to hate. From hard laws we will see bad cases. Prayers and solidarity for all trans people today.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Gender critical campaigners win at UK supreme court over definition of woman
Judges rule that Equality Act definition excludes transgender women holding gender recognition certificates
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/16/critics-of-trans-rights-win-uk-supreme-court-case-over-definition-of-woman?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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I donāt know the numbers in the UK, but I would be surprised if they differed much from this.
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Chris Adamson
7 months ago
Ambassador Spock modeling the proper āfuck you, make meā response to intimidation tactics. Our current-day institutions could learn a lot from him.
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Know where you stand, and stand there. Ecumenism in action. Outstanding from Mike Royal and
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