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Migration: A Biblical theology
migration & the Bible

Migration: A Biblical theology

Neil Robbie
Neil Robbie

Migration to and from the UK is never far from today’s headlines.

Unprecedented levels of net inward migration have created a wide range of social and political responses. The novelty and excitement around multicultural festivities have faded. Social weariness and wariness have taken root. Protests have arisen. UK residents - mostly under 35 years old - are leaving the country to find greener, safer pastures; many are returning to family homelands.

The comforting doctrine of the necessity of affliction

The comforting doctrine of the necessity of affliction

Neil Robbie
Neil Robbie

The untidiness of life - the mess, chaos, accident or whatever label we choose to describe the lack of order which leads to pain - naturally inclines some to conclude that the universe is cold, heartless and random.

Christians believe in the God who is a maximally alive Person, full of goodness, love and power. But suffering gives rise to various questions for believers... Can I really trust God? Is God angry with me? Does God love me? Is God really good? Is God able to stop this? If the universe and life are not random, how can I understand the purpose behind it?

Addressing the 'sins' of segregation and nationalism

Addressing the 'sins' of segregation and nationalism

Neil Robbie
Neil Robbie

As I drove from Sutton Coldfield to West Bromwich on Monday's bank holiday (a distance of eight miles) I passed dozens of Union Jacks and St George's Crosses fluttering on lampposts.

This phenomenon is not unique to the West Midlands. It’s spreading across England.