TV jibe spurs call to revisit Scotland’s Christian past

John Brand / en staff  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  16 Jan 2026
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TV jibe spurs call to revisit Scotland’s Christian past

Paul James-Griffiths. Source: Soul of Scotland Tours (soulofscotlandtours.com)

A Christian historian is urging Scots to rediscover their nation’s heritage of faith – thanks to a comedian who mocked believers on television.

Paul James-Griffiths is a historian who is the founder and Director of Christian Heritage, Edinburgh, and Soul of Scotland Tours. Together, these provide exhibitions, videos and walking tours.

His new book, What Has Christianity Ever Done for Scotland? Challenging Today from the Past, has just been published. It was prompted, he says, by Christianity being openly mocked on TV by a comedian and their fellow-presenter.

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