2023-09-08T14:30:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Is there is something of the end times about our government, asks George Pitcher? And if so, what does this say about God’s created order?
2023-08-02T15:23:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The devastatingly powerful opera is a testament to human courage and, distinctly, female martyrdom. It also points to Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, says George Pitcher
2023-08-01T11:01:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Is climate activism the new religion? Amid the party politics surrounding green policies - from the Uxbridge by-election to new oil and gas drilling licences in Scotland - George Pitcher argues there is much the Church could learn about loving our enemies from those on the frontlines of campaigning for change
2023-07-20T13:50:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Two new films from the BBC and Humanists UK, featuring Chris Packham and Dr Alice Roberts, seek to explain the origin of our planet from a scientific, secular point of view. But in ignoring the divine, they raise more spiritual questions than they answer, says George Pitcher
2023-07-03T08:52:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Cricket is probably the only field game that men play fully clothed, observes George Pitcher. It reminds him of the "dressing-up wing of the Church”
2023-06-27T14:35:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The Christian faith has a long tradition of caring for the least, the last and the lost. So it was a joyous surprise to hear the heir to the throne – and future Defender of the Faith – champion such Christian values through his new scheme to end homelessness, says George Pitcher
2023-06-13T16:08:00+01:00By George Pitcher
When we exchange objective truth for the lies and deceit of self-interest, we make an idol of ourselves, says George Pitcher. Only in Jesus do we find a better way
2023-06-12T10:21:00+01:00By George Pitcher
As a consortium of AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction at the hands of AI, hundreds attended a church service in Germany generated and hosted by ChatGPT. How should Christians view such things, asks George Pitcher? Can we find a theology of AI?
2023-06-09T15:56:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In daytime TV, as in all aspects of our lives, we are often eager to reach a quick resolution. But sometimes, the work of forgiveness takes time, says George Pitcher. And rushing it doesn’t help anyone
2023-05-24T14:03:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Good law should protect most of the people, for most of the time, says George Pitcher. He won’t condemn the Archbishop of Canterbury or the Home Secretary for speeding, but he does expect them to face the consequences honourably
2023-05-11T09:02:00+01:00By George Pitcher
God’s justice isn’t the same as ours, explains George Pitcher
2023-05-04T10:02:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In introducing an oath of allegiance into the coronation service, the Church of England has forced Christians – even those who support the monarchy – into a difficult position. We have only one King, says George Pitcher, and his name is Jesus
2023-04-26T13:47:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In looking to the Bible’s example of humility, we can all learn something about empathising with others, rather than fighting our own causes, suggests George Pitcher
2023-04-20T08:27:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The prime minister has called for all pupils in England to study some form of maths up until the age of 18. But Rev George Pitcher believes education should help children to understand the world they live in – and numbers can only go so far in doing that
2023-04-13T10:19:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The reported wranglings over the shape of the King’s coronation service suggest that Church and state need to be kept separate, argues George Pitcher
2023-03-31T06:52:00+01:00By George Pitcher
When we fail to see people as made in God’s image, we fail them as humans, says George Pitcher. It is our ability to ‘other’ people and put them in categories that leads to the worst of human behaviour
2023-03-24T08:26:00+00:00By George Pitcher
John Spedan Lewis was one of many philanthropist business owners birthed by the Victorian era. Whether his desire to create a wealth structure that benefitted all came from a Christian faith or not, there is much to commend it, says George Pitcher. And much to miss if it is diluted
2023-03-09T17:07:00+00:00By George Pitcher
When considering the case of Isabel Oakeshott and her decision to leak Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages, fidelity matters far more than loyalty, says Rev George Pitcher
2023-03-02T15:01:00+00:00By George Pitcher
When secular puritanism is pitted against religious beliefs, it can produce no winners, argues Rev George Pitcher. He’s not sure he wants any part in it
2023-02-24T14:55:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The Church should not be an echo chamber, says George Pitcher. Splitting over disagreements about same-sex marriage is not what Jesus modelled
2023-02-17T11:22:00+00:00By George Pitcher
In comparing spiritual growth to economic growth, George Pitcher comes to an unexpected conclusion
2023-01-19T17:43:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Taking sides without properly listening to the arguments that don’t match our own may be the undoing of us, says George Pitcher. Stop your ears at your peril
2023-01-13T10:44:00+00:00By George Pitcher
If we’re looking for hope of a royal reconciliation, it’s Jacob and Esau we must look to, not Cain and Abel, says George Pitcher
2023-01-06T10:52:00+00:00By George Pitcher
As Christmastide draws to an end, George Pitcher reminds us of the latent hope celebrated in the Christian festival of Epiphany, and challenges us all to bring something to the party
2022-12-15T16:44:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Christians must not let distance or disinterest prevent us from being the good Samaritan this Advent, says George Pitcher
2022-12-09T17:02:00+00:00By George Pitcher
This year’s Reith Lectures are underway. And they’re a fascinating reminder that serving God is perfect freedom, says George Pitcher
2022-12-01T12:05:00+00:00By George Pitcher
When a research fellow preached an Evensong sermon at Trinity College Cambridge that claimed Jesus has a “trans body”, congregants were outraged. But Christ doesn’t need us to be offended on his behalf, argues George Pitcher
2022-11-24T15:22:00+00:00By George Pitcher
As Germany posed for a team photo, they placed their hands over their mouth in protest against FIFA’s sanctions of the One Love armband. George Pitcher ponders the power of silent protest
2022-11-18T09:48:00+00:00By George Pitcher
If supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is just, Christians must also back an adequately-funded military, argues George Pitcher.
2022-11-09T15:50:00+00:00By George Pitcher
But the Church would do well to consider blessing same-sex partnerships – the distinction is an important one, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-11-03T11:33:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Matt Hancock’s decision to appear on reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is a classic sign of a midlife crisis, says Rev George Pitcher - something vicars are well used to dealing with. Here’s his advice to the former health secretary
2022-10-27T11:28:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Our traditional understanding of Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector is that of the humble being exalted, and the exalted being humbled. But what might it teach us about taxes, tithing and our new Prime Minister’s economic policy?
2022-10-20T10:19:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini, women and girls in Iran are showing breathtaking courage. So why have we in the West been so lukewarm in our condemnation of Iranian violence against women, asks George Pitcher?
2022-10-13T08:44:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Much like our current leaders, Israel’s King Ahab preferred advisors to echo his own opinions rather than give him godly challenge. Now, like then, it’s likely to end in disaster, warns George Pitcher
2022-10-06T09:36:00+01:00By George Pitcher
It’s mildly amusing to watch clerics trying to express how much they despise each other’s tribes while using the vocabulary of Christian love, says George Pitcher
2022-09-29T13:24:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The UK government have been warned that their economic policy favours the rich. The IMF are not divine, says George Pitcher, but their words witness to gospel values
2022-09-21T09:44:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Within two days, the UK had a new prime minister and a new king. As an era ends, George Pitcher is praying for winds of change to bring God’s reviving fire
2022-09-16T08:47:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The function of the funeral is as vital to state as it is to the individual, says George Pitcher. Here’s how it helps us in our grief
2022-09-09T13:45:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Though she lived an intensely public life, the Queen had a deeply private faith. And through it, she modelled the classic Christian virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance. We would do well to follow her example, says George Pitcher
2022-09-08T10:46:00+01:00By George Pitcher
George Pitcher makes an impassioned plea for all Christians to own the sins of our collective past
2022-09-01T08:56:00+01:00By George Pitcher
How are you preparing for the coming recession?
2022-08-25T15:13:00+01:00By George Pitcher
What does Christian hope look like in the aftermath of this unspeakable tragedy, wonders George Pitcher
2022-08-19T11:06:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The stabbing of the author of The Satanic Verses and an old college photo of assassinated Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, reminds George Pitcher that living self-sacrificially is a key tenet of the Christian faith
2022-08-11T11:20:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The way the Christian Legal Centre handled the tragic case of Archie Battersbee was an insult to palliative care and end-of-life professionals, argues George Pitcher
2022-08-03T15:59:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The pure joy seen in the Lionesses’ celebrations during Euro 2022 echoes the gender-equality joy that runs through the gospels, says George Pitcher - if only we are looking for it
2022-07-27T15:04:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Even before Anglican bishops gathered for this week’s long-anticipated Lambeth Conference, the topic of sexuality threatened to dominate proceedings. By failing to recognise the distinction between relationships and marriage, George Pitcher argues the Church of England has got itself into a mess over the issue
2022-07-22T12:48:00+01:00By George Pitcher
God doesn’t seem to be so interested in our modern concepts of democracy, observes George Pitcher
2022-07-13T16:13:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Many of the contenders are responsible for the alleged policy atrocities they now decry, argues George Pitcher, as he conducts an exegesis on the term ‘shame’
2022-07-06T14:54:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Political leaders have too often worshiped at the altars of selfhood and individualism, but this week’s ministerial resignations show a longing for integrity at the heart of our democracy, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-06-30T16:03:00+01:00By George Pitcher
53 migrants travelling in the back of a lorry have lost their lives in what has been described as the deadliest human trafficking incident in US history.
2022-06-22T18:04:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The Levelling Up secretary recently said the government can’t help everyone struggling with the cost of living crisis. Rev George Pitcher asks: why not?
2022-06-17T15:56:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Far from being contrary to his position, speaking out about Rwanda is the future king’s moral and religious imperative, says George Pitcher. And it would be a dereliction of his Christian duty not to do so
2022-06-10T09:49:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Boris Johnson was given self-condemnatory words from the most powerful book in the world, says George Pitcher, as he suggests some other verses for former prime ministers to examine
2022-06-01T14:40:00+01:00By George Pitcher
As we prepare to celebrate 70 years since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, Rev George Pitcher points out the parallels between the Defender of the Faith and the King of Kings
2022-05-25T15:45:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Jesus drank with sinners and outcasts. The image of our Prime Minister raising a glass at a Number 10 party during the pandemic reeks of self-entitlement and worldly power, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-05-20T09:02:00+01:00By George Pitcher
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
2022-05-12T11:55:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are commodifying refugees for personal political survival and it’s an abomination, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-05-05T09:04:00+01:00By George Pitcher
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
2022-04-28T15:45:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Don’t listen to Elon Musk: the kind of free speech Twitter enables is not essential to a functioning democracy, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-04-21T08:33:00+01:00By George Pitcher
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
2022-04-14T13:08:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In this Holy Week, Christians are invited to walk the way of the cross. But what does that actually mean?
2022-03-30T14:28:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Happiness might be in short supply in Ukraine at the moment, but Rev George Pitcher believes it’s hope that will make all difference
2022-03-24T16:26:00+00:00By George Pitcher
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
2022-03-18T10:40:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The Church has a responsibility to explore the 'rabbit holes' of gender politics, argues George Pitcher. But we need to get it right
2022-03-09T14:14:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The obstruction of Ukrainian refugees is not just cruel and unpleasant, it’s also deeply unholy, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-03-01T16:43:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Prayer isn’t a shopping-list petition of God, says George Pitcher
2022-02-22T17:19:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Down the ages, darkness has been associated with its so-called prince, “the enemy” or the devil…
2022-02-15T13:54:00+00:00By George Pitcher
There is a seam of religiosity in the brewing conflict, says George Pitcher
2022-02-09T22:14:00+00:00By George Pitcher
A new “Brexit bishop” and “Covid bishop” would make the Church into a ‘shadow government’
2022-02-02T12:30:00+00:00By George Pitcher
There is a Truth with a capital T, before which Caiaphas, Pilate and even Boris Johnson, will be measured, says George Pitcher
2022-01-26T09:52:00+00:00By George Pitcher
As Christians we must defend the rights of people from other religions to practice their faith, argues George Pitcher
2021-12-23T22:23:00+00:00By George Pitcher
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
2021-12-10T11:26:00+00:00By George Pitcher
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
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