I doubt if there will be any commentary on Biden's departure more profound and humane than this one in The New Yorker. (you might have to click twice) newyorker.com/news/daily-com…

Belief isn’t a feeling inside of us, but a reality outside of us into which we enter, and when we find our faith faltering, sometimes all we can do is fall on the faith of the saints.

So it turns out there's genuinely an egg shortage in the Paris Olympic village. 'Not an oeuf.' Has there ever been a more perfect situation built for a more perfect headline? Absolutely sensational.

In light of a growing sense of local protest towards newcomers to our nations, I have tried to put together some considered reflections, particularly in response to the desire to preserve Christian heritage. Short summary: this is not the gospel. rickhill.wordpress.com/2024/08/01/pre…

The renewal of the church will not start with microphones on stages, it will start with meals around tables.

Martin Sheen concluding 6th & I West Wing event with a sort of Bartlet pastiche of Sorkin speeches—and then he closes the book and *becomes* Jed Bartlet, speaking from the heart. It’s pretty cool.

Post of the day: Jake Meador is on a roll at the moment. Here he is on faithful presence, the alternatives, and why it is still the best option in an age of evangelical fracturing. mereorthodoxy.com/faithful-prese…

We’re hiring a Youth and Children’s worker for the Larne Methodist Circuit – incorporating Carnlough, Craigyhill & Larne Methodist Churches. Full Time, Permanent £26,171 Closing date: 30th September, 12noon Visit: irishmethodist.org/vacancies

Should emotive stories form the basis of our decision making when it comes to #AssistedDying? Nick Spencer reflects after hearing from Kit Malthouse MP at the Religion Media Centre debate last week. Read here 🔗 theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/1…

Stanley Hauerwas: "I say in a hundred years, if Christians are known as a strange group of people who don’t kill their children and don’t kill the elderly, we will have done a great thing. I mean, that may not sound like much, but I think it is the ultimate politic...

I’m biased because I agree, but Danny Kruger’s was honestly the best speech – best conclusion to one, anyway – I have heard from any living parliamentarian. Key passage:

This is wonderful to read.

Immanuel.

Fascinating first day in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill committee, hearing evidence from experts (most of them pro assisted dying). Main takeaway: it really isn't clear what shape this Bill will be in when it comes back to the Commons. Issues that arose:

This is quality coverage…

Thread👇. Second day's evidence in the Assisted Suicide bill committee. Today's witnesses blew apart the idea this bill is safe for vulnerable people. As Dr Jamilla Hussain explained it won't just be a new option for a few, but a new reality for everyone - and a very scary one

We need facts as never before. 3 years after Putin invaded Ukraine, I spent 24 hours with combat medics on the Ukrainian frontline. Their courage, compassion, dedication & skill are astounding. Please read (The Guardian link below) & please never stop standing up for Ukraine 🇺🇦

“Amid the pub’s conviviality, I remember my mortality and I look forward to the resurrection and the banquet of heaven.” Malcolm Guite plough.com/en/topics/life…

What an amazing day. Big highlight for me was Dai Woolridge (Poet) giving us an exclusive premiere of his new poem “Dover’s Return”, a response to Matthew Arnold’s “Dover Beach”. Watch and share: youtu.be/ZOR4Cgh62S8?si…