It is the humanism of Christianity that made it revolutionary, and that allows its theology to be continuously dynamic
A. N. Wilson, The New Statesman, 5 September
Trying hard to convince myself that the intense media scrutiny Angela Rayner has faced during her tenure as Deputy Prime Minister has nothing to do with her being a highly successful, working-class single mum from a Council estate
Lynne Cullens, Bishop of Barking, X, 5 September
In our polarised society, we can make snap judgements about people based on what we think they are like, because of their gender, race, sexuality, or political affiliation. But no one is just one story
Chine McDonald, Thought for the Day, Radio 4, 6 September
We are concerned that our city’s well-deserved reputation for compassion is under threat from those promoting fear and misinformation about our most vulnerable neighbours. We have been truly ashamed by recent events in our city that involve the intimidation, blaming and scapegoating of asylum seekers and refugees. We are horrified when protestors use Christian language to justify divisive chants
Joint statement from Jonathan Frost and Philip Egan, Anglican and RC Bishops of Portsmouth, 5 September
Michael’s mother believes in the afterlife; that she will meet her son again. Does Bailey Mosley envy that faith? “No.” She smiles. “I just can’t believe it. I mean, who else is going to be there in heaven? How old are they going to be?” She smiles again. “My faculties can’t compute”
Interview with Clare Bailey Mosley, widow of Michael Mosley, The Sunday Times, 7 September
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