@cath_cov The Labour movement as I understand it was to remind the ruling classes that they were, despite their earthly status, fellow members of the Body of Christ along with those whom they ruled and employed. And that they ought to heed the Scriptures in how they behaved.
@cath_cov The greatest betrayal and deceit on the part of the ruling class was to pretend that they were not, in fact, the ruling class. How can there remain a “working class” without a ruling class? The horrible thing about Thatcherism and Blairism is that dreadful and destructive lie.
@RevdBrettMurphy @calvinrobinson@anglicanprimate America can’t become Christian “again” because it never was and never has been Christian. Check the Declaration of Independence and you will see that it based on theology indeed but it’s not Christian theology. It would be very good indeed for Americans to become Christian
@CapelLofft You are right about all of this I think. And the use of fossil fuels and the resulting economic and cultural changes have shifted our views on other issues- even liturgy for example.
@potamopotos @poeys2 Isn’t the chronology of St John’s Gospel rather different though? For example, it is at the beginning of Christ’s ministry that He goes and cleanses the Temple. If St Irenaeus is following the school of John, it might make sense that he would have an alternative chronology.
And this Saturday from 10am-1pm we have our fun and festive Christmas Fair. Lots to buy, and even an appearance from Father Christmas I hear!
Ho, ho, ho! 🎅 @ChichesterDio@revfelixsmith
The Bishop of Chichester baptised 3 and confirmed 6 of our congregation this morning in a wonderful service with over 100 people attending to celebrate with them. Lunch afterwards as always! @ChichesterDio
The collect for Saint Margaret of 🏴 in the Scottish Prayer Book 1929. The petition "may be fruitful in good works" is a nice anticipation of Stir-up Sunday.