Jon Kuhrt Baroness Warsi, secularism and putting faith ‘in the mixer’ by Jon Kuhrt First published on Resistance and Renewal Baroness Warsi’s article on faith and secularism in the Daily Telegraph this morning has created an Almighty debate. After the controversies over the banning of prayers at Bideford Council meetings, it’s yet another example of how issues … Continue Reading
Three Reasons why everyone should watch Its a Wonderful Life this Christmas By Jon Kuhrt first published on Resistance and Renewal In my view, It’s a Wonderful Life is not the best Christmas film ever. It is simply the best film ever, full stop. Released in 1946, the film focuses on the life of a … Continue Reading
Why Faithfulness Matters by Jon Kuhrt co-published with the Church of England Newspaper 13th October 2011 by permission I used to be the manager of an emergency hostel for young homeless people in Soho, central London for the charity Centrepoint. Day after day, young people came to us highly damaged by drugs, self-harm, prostitution, violence, … Continue Reading
Public Statement from Global Personals By Jon Kuhrt first published on http://resistanceandrenewal.net/ This week I received two letters from Global Personals lawyers. One invited me to a meeting and the other included the following statement: Global Personals Ltd is a software and services provider. Our business creates the platform upon which thousands of online dating … Continue Reading
The Price of Everything…and the Value of Nothing by Jon Kuhrt first published on http://jonkuhrt.wordpress.com/ Again, thanks to everyone who has got involved with the campaign. If you are new to this please read the Open Letter to Ross Williams, like this on Facebook group and, if possible, make a call to Global Personals on … Continue Reading
Stop poisoning our communities with your marriage break-up adverts – an open letter to Ross Williams, CEO of Global Personals By Jon Kuhrt first published on http://jonkuhrt.wordpress.com/ Dear Ross Williams, You are a successful entrepreneur who has won prestigious awards for developing your company, Global Personals as a leader in on-line dating websites. Most of … Continue Reading
Taken over by The Fear: The Spiritual Roots of the Riots by Jon Kuhrt Originally published on http://jonkuhrt.wordpress.com/ Many of the people I have spoken to in recent days, whether religious or not, acknowledge that there is something spiritual about the destructive chaos that we have seen unleashed. The meaninglessness of the riots speak of … Continue Reading
The Unpredictable Tinderbox: Three factors which fuelled the riots by Jon Kuhrt Originally published on http://jonkuhrt.wordpress.com/ It’s very difficult talking about the reasons for riots during or immediately after they have happened. People who blame things like poverty, racism, alienation, or the classic ‘there is nothing for the kids to do around here’ sound like … Continue Reading
When Two Tribes go to War by Jon Kuhrt Originally published on http://jonkuhrt.wordpress.com/ Over the last 10 years, through both my work with homeless people and in community development, I have worked with a wide range of different churches and with Christians who hold very different theological perspectives. Despite some encouraging signs around Christian unity, … Continue Reading
Marital affairs, facebook and non-violent protest by Jon Kuhrt Originally published on http://jonkuhrt.wordpress.com/ Recently the BBC published a list of the ‘most controversial’ adverts of 2010. On the list was the ad pictured (below) for the website Marital Affair which promotes and helps facilitate sexual encounters between married people. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received … Continue Reading