The fate of freedom in the future depends on what we teach our children today
Yesterday morning I was listening to the latest news from Libya, where the situation is still fraught and full of … Read more
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The greatest success is to help others to suceed
There’s been much debate in the past few days about the government’s plans for increasing social mobility. And I think … Read more
Do the people serve the Rulers or do the Rulers serve the people?
As events have been unfolding, first in Egypt and now in Libya, I’ve found myself mentally going back to a … Read more
Religious freedom matters
Last night we lit candles on the first of the eight days of the jewish festival of Chanukah. And I … Read more
The good news about faith is that it builds communities
Starting this Sunday the various religious communities in Britain will be coming together in a series of events to mark … Read more
We may not mortgage their tomorrow for our today
The violence at Wednesday’s student demonstrations may have been the work of only a tiny minority, but it was an … Read more
Religion doesn’t need, and should never seek, power
As the ripples of the Pope’s visit to Britain subside, I’m left with a strong personal impression of its ecumenical … Read more
Atonement and forgiveness still have the power to transform relationships
Tomorrow Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Scotland, and on Friday morning I’ll have the privilege of welcoming him in London … Read more
Religion isn’t science and science isn’t religion
Tonight is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the Festival that celebrates the anniversary of creation, the moment God said … Read more
“The Case for God?” – BBC Rosh Hashanah programme 5771 (2010)
To mark Rosh Hashanah, Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks interviews four distinguished and engaging atheists in The Case For God?. … Read more
