Category Archives: Culture

Mr Cameron, Please Take Note

According to PM David Cameron in his 2015 Easter speech that most of us have heard, the UK remains a Christian country because the government help to repair Cathedrals and older church buildings that, supposedly, represent the ‘living active force’ who are the local church. Mr Cameron also pointed to the phenomenal welfare efforts of the churchContinue reading “Mr Cameron, Please Take Note”

Albania

A chicken and gherkin sandwich, a mozzarella and tomato salad, some crackers, one of those sealed tubs of airline water that you only ever see on a flight, and a surprisingly tasty chocolate mouse: We’re en route back to Edinburgh from a week’s mission trip in Albania and I’m very thankful for the packed lunchContinue reading “Albania”

Don’t Be A Ross

Christian Fundamentalism has a bad name because it’s a term that’s often used to stereotypically describe someone who believes in biblical orthodoxy… …but in a BAAAAAAD way: Christian Fundamentalists are regularly stereotyped as being inflexible, bigoted, arrogant, unloving, religious and legalistic and perhaps not ‘cool’, ‘street-wise’ or ‘relevant’ any more. More specifically, at the apexContinue reading “Don’t Be A Ross”

The Father Never Lies

The world reminds you every day that “The camera never lies” But The Father reminds you every day that “The Father never lies” I’m reminded that there is a father of lies but assured that the Father doesn’t ever lie. I saw a man today crippled by the fear of what the camera said, byContinue reading “The Father Never Lies”

Exodus: Gods and Kings

A close and legenadary Film Director friend of mine once inspired me to think about the difference between movies and films: a movie is often for popping pop-corn, action, explosions, the BIG SCREEN; whereas a film can be all of those things but still be in a league of its own as an artistic creationContinue reading “Exodus: Gods and Kings”

The Gay Cake Debate

It’s almost two years since I’ve written anything at length around the subject of marriage. Back in June 2013 I was compelled to put something together by way of a response to the (at that time) proposed redefinition of marriage. Since then, March 29th 2014 has come and gone, with relatively little upset in orContinue reading “The Gay Cake Debate”

Care Scotland

Spending time with my friend @theoweir at @carescot has been a breath of fresh air in recent months. Stuart heads up the Scottish arm of Care, based in Glasgow. In working with these guys, I have had my eyes opened to the valuable difference being made in parliament by Christians who want to influence ourContinue reading “Care Scotland”

Hipsters & Homelessness

Despite its regular usage nowadays, the term Hipster is apparently way more difficult to define than the frequent use of the sub-cultural word might suggest. Check out the etymology and historical sojourn of the term here: Living in Edinburgh’s New Town district as a wannabe Hipster myself, (in that I’m not trying to be aContinue reading “Hipsters & Homelessness”