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Easter ‘21: rising from the pandemic
Easter is one of those feasts which goes under several disguises. Chocolate-fest, spring break, holiday weekend … yet rarely is it recognised for what it is, namely the Christian feast which requires the ultimate leap of faith. For if truth be told, even a benign agnostic or distracted atheist could just about cope with the miraculous Jesus who cures the sick, walks on lakes or turns water into wine. But when it comes to rising, physically, to life after being dead and buried, well, that really is a leap of faith. Yet that is what 2.382 billion human beings or 31.11 per cent of the world’s population will be officially…
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Arrivals at The Station: food, essentials, gifts and more
(2 mins) In his latest monochrome photo article, Sean Organ meets the inspiring landlord of a pub in Birmingham, England. The Station Pub has become the heart of a new community project that offers food and essentials to those in need through the UK lockdowns.
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Stop trying to be happy if you want to find joy
(3 minute read) Nicole Law discovers unlikely sources of true satisfaction.
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When things aren’t always black and white
(6 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst offers a biracial perspective on Meghan-gate.
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Frankl and his shadow
(6 minute read) John-Luke Harris urges us to examine the line that runs through our own hearts to find the source of good and evil in the world.
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Saving the planet at the supermarket …
(5 minute read) Jemima Childs reckons cutting down on meat can be a piece of cake.
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Drowning in a digital sea …
(6 minute read) Is the increased presence of digital technology in our lives killing or enhancing our creativity? asks Tascha Von Uexkull.
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Paradise Lost: The world’s debt to Iraq
(10 minute read) Iraq is central to world civilisation and to the Bible and speaks to us of great journeys, exile, suffering and salvation. As he looks forward to Pope Francis’ visit to this country in March, Dr Emil Anton spares a thought for the many who have had to flee from it in modern times.
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From booze to belief …
(6 minute read) Ben Thompson says more people are asking the ‘Big Questions’ beyond the bottle.
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Catching nature’s symphony
(6 minute read) Setting animal sounds to music is not just a lockdown hobby, says Alexander Liebermann. It can make us more aware of the marvels - and challenges - of the world around us.
