Convocamus is the name we gave to our pieces that stand at the crossroads of Theology and Politics. They are explanations, opinions, and analysis of current events and issues, offering readers an ability to see the various ways that Theology shapes the world around us.
By Samuel Mellish A damning report entitled The State of the Nation has been released by the Religious Education Council of England and Wales. Its most prominent findings include figures suggesting that 800,000 secondary students, making up just over a quarter of secondary state school attendants, were not provided with RE (Religious Education) classes, with […]
by Theo Poward There is ethnic cleansing going on in Myanmar against the Rohingyas, a Muslim Minority that are arguably the most persecuted community on the planet. Theology and Politics Sam Harris would talk of the Buddhist monks endorsing violence against the Muslim Rohingya as being an illigitimate reading of the Buddhist Faith. He contrasts […]
by Frederik Seidelin In some situations—certainly in the English-speaking world—people who are not normally particularly religious suddenly become very devout, or at least express themselves in a devout manner. If someone posts on social media about serious illness of their own or in their family, a string of responses from friends invariably appears saying […]
by Samuel Mellish Last week, over 150 evangelical Christians signed and endorsed a document known as the Nashville Statement. Its name taken from the city in which it was finalised, apparently continuing the ‘Christian’ tradition of doctrinal statements and councils relating to the places of their conception. The document consists of 14 articles, each containing […]
By Frederik Seidelin This year, we are celebrating the fifth centenary of Martin Luther’s fateful writings in Wittenberg which started a movement that swept across the Christian world—particularly Northern Europe—and changed Christianity permanently and profoundly. To this day, the established Lutheran church in Denmark (‘Folkekirken’, which is Danish for ‘the People’s Church’) is deeply entrenched […]
by Samuel Mellish It is undoubted that in attempting to build any society, notions of tolerance and respect must be established. Yet, not just for efficiency and cohesion, but so as to allow a society to inaugurate new philosophies and theologies, as perspectives mix and learn from one another. These provide cultures, excitement, and […]
by Samuel Mellish For those who read our previous article, it will be apparent that I am not favourable towards Israeli foreign policy. The unnecessary harm it is causing, disproportionate to the sum of provocation, is impossible to justify. Yet, I am sympathetic towards Israel’s need to establish well-resourced and inevitably strong security institutions, in […]
by Theo Poward The theological narrative of the United States of America, better known as the American dream, is known across the world. As are the Pantheon of gods who are worshipped to protect it: Lady Liberty, Lady Justice, Uncle Sam. Alongside the Apostolic figures; the founding fathers, these divinities are invoked to watch over […]
