by contemporarychristianity_admin | Nov 18, 2025 | P.S.
Regardless of the adage, words can and do hurt. They are powerful. Used as weapons to stoke combat or a tonic to soothe the soul, a single utterance can have a profound effect. Language, therefore, must be taken seriously. When I was a schoolteacher, Wittgenstein’s...
by contemporarychristianity_admin | Jun 17, 2025 | P.S.
A dear friend queried recently whether it was not the case that in the Catholic Church the demands of conscience ,and the directions of the hierarchy, are at times mutually incompatible, by asking if the conscience of a Catholic could be eclipsed or overborne by the...
by contemporarychristianity_admin | Jun 10, 2025 | P.S.
What defines a Christian? Some weeks ago, whilst watching a reality tv programme, I observed an encounter between an evangelical Christian family and their guests, who were of another faith. The group talked about religion and belief over dinner, and the host family...
by contemporarychristianity_admin | May 30, 2025 | P.S.
I like to think of Jesus as one of the worst salesmen in the world. I confess this assumes a rather negative perception of a typical salesperson (apologies to any readers in sales). You know the caricature: someone skilled in how to manipulate you into a purchase....
by contemporarychristianity_admin | Feb 13, 2024 | P.S.
Ask most people what the most significant technical innovation has been in the history of Christendom, and I would confidently guess that most would say it is the printing press. The widespread availability of both the Bible and other Christian writing, allied to the...
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