Index & Papers
This Index provides access to a library of papers related to the general theme of ‘Anglicanism’. Covering a wide range of subjects associated with an understanding of Anglicanism, the papers are available gratis for research purposes.
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Recent Additions:
God, The Science, The Evidence – The Dawn of a Revolution (Book Review)
In his review of 'God, The Science, The Evidence - The Dawn of a Revolution' Adrian Hugh writes: I have degrees in both Science (Chemistry) and Theology as well as a Doctorate (again in Chemistry). I am also a priest in the Church of England and over ten percent of the adult congregation at the Church where I now assist and worship are scientists or medical doctors. The appearance of a large book on Science and Theology was therefore of interest, especially as the cover states that it has sold more than 400,000 copies. I had also been intrigued by the full-page adverts for the book in The Church Times. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
Are we heading for global water scarcity and water bankruptcy? A crisis for all faiths and none.
Local environmentalist Jenny Rudston writes of the coming world water crisis: We must address how we manage water. As an island surrounded by water and with frequent rain, it is easy to assume that we have an infinite supply. We forget the importance of fresh-water and that the altered ecosystem of the urban environment is not the same as that of the historical woodlands. We are used to frequent rain, but recent droughts have altered this. We are withdrawing more groundwater than ever before and depleting our reserves. River, reservoir and groundwater levels continue to decline. Half of the 100 largest cities of the world experience high levels of water stress. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
Editorial: Things are ‘hotting’ up …
In his July Editorial The Rev'd Dr. Nicholas Henderson writes: This year now has a rising 35% chance of exceeding the previous record of 2024 and becoming the hottest year ever recorded. The prospect of a ‘Super El Niño’ exacerbates this and increases the likelihood of an even hotter 2027 that will exceed the 1.5 degree ‘safe’ rise in temperature of the 2015 ‘Paris Agreement’. Pretty well everything that has been predicted by climate scientists from forest fires to extreme droughts and exceptional flooding is unfolding before our eyes. Europe, apparently heating at twice the rate of other areas, is at the time of writing particularly affected with unprecedented heat and drought. The political response has been, to coin a phrase, tepid at best and hostile at worst. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
HEALING THE WOUNDS OF HISTORY – The Dresden Story
Dr. Paul Oestreicher in his 'Healing the Wounds of History - The Dresden Story' writes: In December 1940 Hitler’s Luftwaffe began to attack Britain. Coventry was the especially chosen target. It remains iconic. Just under 1000 people died. The medieval city-centre was destroyed and with it the Cathedral of Saint Michael. Most of the industries survived. On Christmas Day, Dean Howard, preaching in the Cathedral ruins, declared: “We say no to revenge. When this conflict is over, we shall, with our present enemies try to build a kinder more Christlike world.” The Empire Service of the BBC relayed that around the globe. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
Exercising Choice
Dr. Peter Mills reflects: As Descartes asserted, “I think therefor I am”, but about what do we think, and to what end? In many cases, we think in order to make decisions. The range of decisions is vast, although many are only of a minor nature. If a glass is seen on the kitchen table, is it left where it is or put away in a cupboard? A very small matter, but still a decision. At the other end of the spectrum, however, decisions can occasionally be life changing ... For a decision to be meaningful, there has to be choice available. In fact, given that decision-making is essential to our nature as human beings, so too must be the presence of choice in our lives. Furthermore, choice in many cases will need to be exercised in the wider physical world. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE ....
God, government and Christian Nationalism – Guest Editorial
Guest Editor The Rev'd Jonathan Clatworthy writes in his Editorial on 'God government and Christian Nationalism': Britain is getting through its prime ministers at speed. David Cameron lasted a whole six years, but in the last ten since then we have had May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak and Starmer. As I write Starmer is already being plotted away. They have all been opposed by a growing movement often calling itself ‘Christian nationalism’, much to the annoyance of both politicians and church leaders. Why is this happening? Who should govern us? And why should the rest of us consent? ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE