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Blog type: Exploring Theology

  • The What? and How? of Evangelism

    The What? and How? of Evangelism

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    “Are you saved?” the street preacher asked, looking suspiciously at my glittery nails. After I said yes, we both looked at each other in awkward silence: he couldn’t believe the glitter-man was a Christian, and I couldn’t believe people still do the whole turn-or-burn on the streets. Whilst the whole encounter left me a bit uncomfortable, I…

  • Pay No Attention to the Curtain Rent in Twain

    Pay No Attention to the Curtain Rent in Twain

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    Ellen reflects on the new trend of turning cathedrals into tourist attractions, and the Church of England’s reluctance to call a spade a spade when it comes to evangelism. 

  • Holy Activism, Batman! Top Tips for Taking Direct Action

    Holy Activism, Batman! Top Tips for Taking Direct Action

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    Chris Howson shares some practical tips for getting involved in direct action campaigning for our Activism 101 series. 

  • Campaigning on Campus!

    Campaigning on Campus!

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    Patrick shares his top tips for effective campagining on campus. 

  • Keep Fighting the Good Fight

    Keep Fighting the Good Fight

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    Beth encourages us to keep fighting injustice, even when the road is long and the work exhausting. 

  • Doing Enough? Activism and Protest as a Person of Colour

    Doing Enough? Activism and Protest as a Person of Colour

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    Feylyn reflects on being an activist and a person of colour. 

  • But What Can We Do? Ethical Fashion

    But What Can We Do? Ethical Fashion

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    This blog is written by Florence Allwood, and was originally published on her website as part of a new blog series, ‘But What Can We Do?‘. Florence says, “it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the problems facing today’s planet and people. I’ve created this blog to offer real, practical solutions that…

  • Top Tips for First Time Protesters

    Top Tips for First Time Protesters

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    Going to a protest for the first time? Here are some tips to get you off to a good start!

  • The Time Is Now

    The Time Is Now

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    The time is now: we have extraordinary social power, if only we are willing to use it. ‘The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it; the world, and those who live in it’. (Psalm 24:1) Business as Usual As I’m writing this blog, many thousands of protesters from Extinction Rebellion are peacefully and non-violently…

  • Easter Journeys

    Easter Journeys

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    Lent is one of my favourite times of year. I’ve used it to challenge myself for a long time now, often with impacts that last; five years ago I gave up meat for Lent and I’m still a vegetarian now! I love the notion of the journey towards Easter, and lent is a great time to try and get away and go on a literal or metaphorical journey.   As I write this, I am…