Martyn Snow

Bishop of Leicester. Fan of the The Foxes and The Tigers. Married to Lynn and father to three. Member House of Lords.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@MadsDavies @MFMClavier @ThinkAnglicans @simonsarmiento @Psephizo I agree @MadsDavies and this is because we are not experts on policy. But we do encourage and challenge in a way which is (I think) a way of being “salt and light” within Parliament. This may not attract much publicity but it is still gospel ministry.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@MFMClavier @ThinkAnglicans @simonsarmiento @Psephizo @MadsDavies Thank you @MFMClavier This is a really helpful response. I will try to reply more fully, but for now, I will simply note that the local and the national always go together, in same way as preaching the gospel and living the gospel. We cannot do one without the other.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

Really important to know the truth of what happened, and how social media has, as so often, been used to distort the truth.
https://t.co/7CUi4zvNXU

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

This is from America but not hard to translate into a UK context

https://t.co/wC2042awMQ

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

The problem with “them”https://t.co/XYWaxGAe55

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

This is the third post on our substack

https://t.co/95xlhvkW0l

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

This is the first post from our new substack
https://t.co/EYuTXUwNQN

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

A great example of what churches do

[Luke Larner @lucaslarner]

What have Christian Nationalism, the so-called ‘Quiet Revival’, Tommy Robinson and a wee church in Luton with a skinhead vicar got in common? Was great to chat with the Guardian recently about our work to build peace in increasingly divided times.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

Now seems like a good time to launch a Substack on Christianity and politics...
It brings together social sciences with theology to help Christian leaders think clearly about British society and some of the most contested issues in it.
Subscription free
https://t.co/slsmt9ig5A

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

This needs to be shared widely: https://t.co/Jcmzi5rCV2

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

Join us in prayer today. 🙏

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

The #BishopofLeicester @SnowMartyn has endorsed a new anti-poverty resource, and urged churches not to overlook the gifts that those experiencing hardship have to offer

#poverty #trussell #charity #churchnews #ChurchTimes

https://t.co/5zJ1rNofps

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

So, I’ve started to blog… see here:
Faith in the Public Square on Substack https://t.co/r6D10YFJF5

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

Happy St George’s Day

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

"Healthy patriotism is oriented towards the common good, asking what responsibilities the nation bears toward the wider world."

St George's Day should be used to consider how to foster a healthy kind of patriotism, says @SnowMartyn

https://t.co/e3vZRVTx9B

[Richard Chapman @SelsdonChapman]

"Why our churches should proudly fly the St George’s flag" - Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow in The Times https://t.co/pcrreICcVp

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@JAPartington1 @danny__kruger @danny_kruger Yes. There are extremist elements within all religions (as within secularism). So there has to be an element of challenge in all our dialogue. But that needs to be done in person not through social media posts such as that from @danny_kruger

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@Psephizo @danny__kruger @danny_kruger Being valued. Feeling a part of British society.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@Paulscriven @churchofengland Perhaps we should talk in person at some point, Paul. I was speaking on behalf of medical and safeguarding professionals who contacted me and asked me to put the amendment.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@danny__kruger @danny_kruger So while I share your view that our country should hold onto our Christian heritage, I don’t hold to your approach of sowing suspicion and division.

[Martyn Snow @SnowMartyn]

@danny__kruger The problem is @danny_kruger I don’t share your mistrust of my neighbours. Because I live alongside many Muslims, I don’t see this as a competitive show - I see sincere people expressing their faith. So while I share your view that our country should hold on to our Christian ½