In Depth:  Krish Kandiah

politics & policy

Krish Kandiah

“I’m a Christian. I enjoy the church, I believe in God. But the role of the archbishop is not actually to interfere with international migration policies.”

This remark – recently made by a political leader in response to an archbishop’s critique of immigration policy – reveals a common yet troubling misunderstanding of Christianity’s role in public life. Faith is increasingly being equated with a private therapeutic tool to help individuals get through hard times. Christian faith, while acceptable when quiet and compliant, is deemed unwelcome when it spills over into public debate and dares to speak into national issues.

politics & policy

Krish Kandiah

They say not to sweat the small stuff, but it is often the little things that get under our skin: the rude driver at the lights, the long queue at the bank, the shocking price of butter.

It’s the cold caller in the middle of our favourite show, the neighbour mowing the lawn early in the morning again, or the small stain on a brand-new shirt. Each seemingly insignificant annoyance can feel like a tiny stone in our shoe, or a barely-visible splinter in our fingertip – minor discomforts that can get to feel unbearable.

politics & policy

Krish Kandiah

This year we celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War. It’s a remarkable gift from God that countries that were once in conflict have found a way to not only reconcile their differences but work, trade, cooperate, and live together in peace.

It’s a peace we perhaps have come to take for granted, and, with conflict once again rearing its brutal head in Europe and the Middle East, I fear it is also a fragile peace.

politics & policy

Krish Kandiah

What is a Christian response to the recent Israel and Gaza conflict?

The 7 October marks one year since the terrible attack by Hamas on Israel. According to the Israeli government, over 1,195 people were killed, including the later deaths of hostages in Gaza. At least 815 were civilians and 282 women and 36 children were among the dead. It was a cruel, brutal and wicked attack that has left 100 hostages still unaccounted for.