Tag: The Herald

Kevin McKenna – It is time to stand up to those who wish to criminalise faith – article in The Herald

August 19, 2017

I have been arguing for years that our society is becoming more intolerant, not less and that in rejecting our Christian roots we will end up rejecting our Christian fruits (including tolerance).   I have tried, often without success, to get this message, into the secular media – but occasionally there are shafts of light … More Kevin McKenna – It is time to stand up to those who wish to criminalise faith – article in The Herald

The Dumbing Down of Scottish Intellectualism

July 20, 2017

We sometimes lament the ‘dumbing down’ of modern UK and Scottish society.    This is widely perceived as a critique of those who think EastEnders is high culture, McDonald’s cordon bleu cookery, and that The Daily Star is a newspaper. In other words it’s a form of intellectual snobbery.    I think our society is dumbing … More The Dumbing Down of Scottish Intellectualism

When Yes means No – A Tale of Three Referendums – Part 2 – The Nightmare

February 10, 2017

I am so thankful I split this essay into three parts – because after the publication of When Yes means No – A Tale of Three Referendums – Part 1 – The Fantasy  I received a large amount of correspondence which proves what I had written in part two below! 1) The SNP has chosen to … More When Yes means No – A Tale of Three Referendums – Part 2 – The Nightmare

An Encouraging Tale- The Herald and Christianity in the Public (George) Square!

August 27, 2016

Imagine the scene.  After a visit to a man with cancer, I was walking down Byres road in Glasgow, heading for the subway to travel to speak at Creationfest in George Square.  I was feeling a bit discouraged after a tough week.  I was especially discouraged by a nasty, vicious and lying letter from the Secular … More An Encouraging Tale- The Herald and Christianity in the Public (George) Square!

Call Kaye – But Don’t Challenge the Status Quo

June 15, 2016

The wonderful Spiked online have some of the most insightful and stimulating journalism you will find. Not for them the bland shibboleths of contemporary culture. Although not Christian I sometimes think they have more of a prophetic voice than the pathetic whimpers that so often come from Establishment Christianity. Their article on the horrific Orlando … More Call Kaye – But Don’t Challenge the Status Quo

The Invisible Church, Cyber Theology and Online Baptism

May 19, 2016

Normally as we head towards the Church of Scotland Assembly, there are a string of stories released by their press office that vie to get into the press. This year the one that seems to have grabbed most attention is the story headlined ‘Kirk’s online baptism bid’. The press office might be pleased that they … More The Invisible Church, Cyber Theology and Online Baptism