Category Archives: justice

What is it like to live as a black person in the UK?

Posted on August 21, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

If we want to take a stand against racism then we need to educate ourselves so we can have a better understanding. I am grateful to Keegan and his sister Dianah fo speaking about their experiences as black people living … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter: How can we be a part of the change that is needed?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

The Baptists Together General Secretary Lynn Green has made this helpful and challenging statement that I wholeheartedly agree with.“The inhumane and merciless brutality demonstrated towards George Floyd last week was an appalling act of injustice and reveals yet again the … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus Angry with Your Church?

Posted on April 11, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, is Jesus angry with your church? Now I know this seems like a strange question, after all many people say that Jesus is gentle, meek and mild, so it must be true? After Jesus entered Jerusalem, he went to … Continue reading →

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The One About Shopping and Stereotypes

Posted on January 16, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

As I was in a shop earlier today I heard a woman complaining to the man that she was with that they had taken too longs shopping. Initially, I found this really funny but then I found it really sad that I … Continue reading →

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Trashing the Temple Courts: What was that all about?

Posted on March 30, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

After arriving in Jerusalem, the first thing that Jesus did was to go to the temple where he proceeded to throw out the people who were buying and selling animals there. This episode in the life of Jesus is hard … Continue reading →

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