George Pitcher
George Pitcher is a visiting fellow at the LSE and an Anglican priest.
OpinionOur politicians are failing us on obesity. The Bible shows us another way
Food policy and Christian ministry are indistinguishable, says Rev George Pitcher. That’s why addressing the fat of the land should exercise those who follow Christ’s teaching
- Opinion
Obstructing Ukrainian refugees is a cynical political manoeuvre and our government should know better
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are commodifying refugees for personal political survival and it’s an abomination, says Rev George Pitcher
- Opinion
Roe v Wade: We need a grown-up conversation about abortion law
Christians may prefer not to engage in complex and divisive debates about abortion, but there are too many lives at stake not to take a position, says Rev George Pitcher
- Opinion
Elon Musk is wrong about Twitter
Don’t listen to Elon Musk: the kind of free speech Twitter enables is not essential to a functioning democracy, says Rev George Pitcher
- Opinion
In defence of Justin Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been attacked for using his Easter Sunday sermon to lash out at the Government immigration plans. But George Pitcher believes the critics have misunderstood Welby’s message
- Opinion
What does it mean to ‘walk the way of the cross’?
In this Holy Week, Christians are invited to walk the way of the cross. But what does that actually mean?
- Opinion
What Ukrainians need this Easter is not more happiness, but resurrection hope
Happiness might be in short supply in Ukraine at the moment, but Rev George Pitcher believes it’s hope that will make all difference
- Opinion
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe owes Britain nothing
The recently released British exile, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, may not have exuded gratitude on her return to the UK from Iran, but she doesn’t deserve our condemnation, says George Pitcher
- Opinion
The Labour Party is struggling to define what a woman is - and the Church isn't doing much better
The Church has a responsibility to explore the 'rabbit holes' of gender politics, argues George Pitcher. But we need to get it right
- Opinion
Boris Johnson’s response to Ukrainian refugees is blasphemous
The obstruction of Ukrainian refugees is not just cruel and unpleasant, it’s also deeply unholy, says Rev George Pitcher
- Opinion
Praying for Ukraine may not change God's mind. But it will change you
Prayer isn’t a shopping-list petition of God, says George Pitcher
- Opinion
Storm Eunice: Today is my fifth day without power. Thankfully Christians don’t need to be afraid of the dark…
Down the ages, darkness has been associated with its so-called prince, “the enemy” or the devil…
- Opinion
Why Putin's threats against Ukraine are increasingly religious
There is a seam of religiosity in the brewing conflict, says George Pitcher
- Opinion
The Church of England should be seeking Jesus’ agenda, not Boris Johnson’s
A new “Brexit bishop” and “Covid bishop” would make the Church into a ‘shadow government’
- Opinion
Pilate asked ‘What is truth?’ Boris Johnson & Co live by the same creed
There is a Truth with a capital T, before which Caiaphas, Pilate and even Boris Johnson, will be measured, says George Pitcher
- Opinion
Nusrat Ghani MP says she lost her job for being a Muslim. As a Christian country we cannot stand for this
As Christians we must defend the rights of people from other religions to practice their faith, argues George Pitcher
- Opinion
Rejoice! Archbishop Welby has found his prophetic voice
In his ITV interview over the Christmas period, Justin Welby spoke with a prophetic voice, writes George Pitcher. And, in doing so, he found his moral authority
- Opinion
The government lies for power, but Christianity speaks truth to power
Government ministers are occupying positions that make no sense, such as claiming that they weren’t at a party that didn’t happen, says George Pitcher
- Magazine Features
Long to Reign Over Us
This summer, Her Majesty the Queen will mark 60 years on the throne, just three years short of the record held by Queen Victoria. To mark the occasion, George Pitcher explores the relationship between the Queen, her subjects and the Church.
- Archive content
It Was Humility and Holiness That Got Him Through
Williams held the Communion, well, in communion.
