We've come to expect the politically correct and increasingly “woke” posture of many of the Church of England’s official statements and policies in recent years. Recent announcements on issues such as race, Islam, sexuality, and even evangelism, showcase a desire to “play nice” with the secular and multicultural political establishment rather than offering a genuinely prophetic voice. 

But is the CofE’s descent into ever more progressive viewpoints is inevitable? What about those who seek to reform Anglicanism from within, restoring its evangelical roots? Is there a case for disestablishing the Church of England altogether? What would we lose (or gain) if we did?

Andy (a reluctant Anglican) and Aaron (a Methodist exile) dive into this entirely non-controversial topic with the usual mix of wit, wisdom, and insight.

RESOURCES ETC MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

* CofE Press Release: https://bit.ly/48XQiEF

* CofE "Healing, Repair and Justice" report (see clause 32): https://bit.ly/49Pnj7u

* Justin Welby's Ramadan video: https://bit.ly/3PjxqJt

* ChatGPT's attempt at impersonating the Archbishop of Canterbury: https://bit.ly/4c9ZkBt

* Michael Hampson, "Last Rites: The End of the Church of England " (Granta, 2006)

* Ben Merkle, "The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great" (Thomas Nelson. 2009)

Episode 76 - Is It Time to End the Church of England?

Shannon is back! We discuss the current college protests and whether teaching competition in education leads to war. We also discuss Russell Brand's baptism and conversion to Christianity, which he says will allow him to "leave the past behind." Can you ever truly leave the past behind? We also discuss the idea of Christian pluralism and the plan of trying out various religions to make sure your bases are covered.

Episode 290: Covering Your Bases

https://www.routledge.com/Revolutionary-Republicanism-Participation-and-Representation-in-1848-France/Hayat/p/book/9781032190914

Samuel Hayat on Revolutionary Republicanism

18  minutes ago

READ HERE : https://saroendenggosong.blogspot.com/?real=0822335670 

read pdf  Pluralism 
Over the past two decades, the renowned political theorist William E. Connolly has developed a powerful theory of pluralism as the basis of a territorial politics. In this concise volume, Connolly launches a new defense of pluralism, contending that it has a renewed relevance in light of pressing global and national concerns, including the war in

Read_ Pluralism

In his recently published book, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect, John Inazu reflects on his experiences as a law professor and considers how we can build bridges with our neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones.  Dr. Inazu talks with Aaron about the unique approach he takes in this book and what we can learn about how to disagree better.

Learning to Disagree, with John Inazu

Book  To Be An American: Cultural Pluralism and the Rhetoric of Assimilation (Critical America Book 17)

READ NOW : https://slide.softebook.net/B00EIFPETA

The impetus behind California's Proposition 187 clearly reflects the growing anti-immigrant sentiment in this country. Many Americans regard today's new immigrants as not truly American, as somehow less committed to the ideals on which the country was founded. In clear, precise terms, Bill Ong Hing considers immigration in the context of the global economy, a sluggish national economy, and the hard facts about downsizing. Importantly, he also confronts the emphatic claims of immigrant supporters that immigrants do assimilate, take jobs that native workers don't want, and contribute more to the tax coffers than they take out of the system. A major contribution of Hing's book is its emphasis on such often-overlooked issues as the competition between immigrants and African Americans, inter-group tension, and ethnic separatism, issues constantly brushed aside both by immigrant rights groups and the anti-immigrant right. Drawing on Hing's work as a lawyer deeply involved in the day-to-day

read✔ To Be An American: Cultural Pluralism and the Rhetoric of Assimilation

Diskuze nad knihou Jiřího Přibáně Sázka na svobodu se uskutečnila 8. ledna 2025 v Knihovně Václava Havla. Pozvání přijali Věra Jourová, Jacques Rupnik, Petr Zelenka a Josefína Formanová. Večerem provázel Karel Hvížďala.

Diskuze nad knihou Sázka na svobodu

Today’s culture celebrates tolerance of other faiths, but for Christians, engaging neighbours of different religions while opposing what they believe can be tough. How do we do this robustly, truthfully, and lovingly? Aaron and Andy dive into this complex issue, share personal stories—including Aaron’s recent visit to Iraq—and discuss how Christians can build meaningful bridges to those of other beliefs as a pathway to Christ. Much depends, of course, on why such bridges are built—and how much we expect them to carry.

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The book Aaron mentioned:

Austen Henry  Layard, "Nineveh and its remains" - online at https://archive.org/details/ninevehanditsre03layagoog

Episode 92 - How Should Christians Engage With Other Religions?

Paper Title:
The New Syria: Stories Yet to Be Told

Date:
03 June 2025

Publishers: 
LUGARIT + The New Arab

Author: 
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj

Summary:
This article calls for a just, inclusive transition in Syria—one that rejects singular narratives and centers plural voices, public accountability, and forward-looking justice. It urges civic dialogue, structural transformation, and locally grounded legitimacy, warning that external normalization alone cannot rebuild trust or prevent the return of authoritarian reflexes.

Link:
https://link.lugarit.com/FknK

Photo: 
Al Marjeh Square, Damascus — Photos of the missing displayed beneath the building where Syria’s first constitution was drafted in 1920. A haunting intersection of memory, absence, and the unresolved promise of justice.  Photo © Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj / LUGARIT.


The New Syria: Stories Yet to Be Told

العنوان 
سورية بلا عقوبات غربية: التحديات المحلية التي تنتظر

تاريخ النشر
٣ حزيران ٢٠٢٥

الناشر 
لوغاريت + العربي الجديد

المؤلف
عمر عبد العزيز الحلاج 

الخلاصة
مقالة تدعو إلى انتقال عادل في سوريا، يرفض السرديات الأحادية ويُعلي من شأن التعددية والمساءلة العامة والعدالة المستقبلية. تشدد على أهمية الحوار المدني والتحول البنيوي والشرعية المحلية، محذرة من أن رفع العقوبات والتطبيع الخارجي وحده لا يكفي لإعادة بناء الثقة أو منع عودة النزعات السلطوية.

الرابط
https://link.lugarit.com/FknK

الصورة
ساحة المرجة، دمشق — صور المفقودين أمام المبنى الذي شهد صياغة أول دستور سوري عام ١٩٢٠. تقاطع مؤلم بين الذاكرة والغياب والوعد بالعدالة غير المنجز.  الصورة © عمر عبدالعزيز الحلاج / لوغاريت.



سورية بلا عقوبات غربية: التحديات المحلية التي تنتظر

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Featuring banter, philosophy, culture, theology, bad jokes, apologetics, and more — the podcast aims to help Christians think wisely about the challenges of living in the 21st century.

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