Author Archives: Gerry Lynch

Interesting posts: autism, WW1, threats to liberal democracy, Iran

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

Some great writing around at the moment, too much to keep up with sometimes. Here’s some of the best. The Kids Who Beat Autism – New York Times I always worry about articles like this giving false hope to people. … Continue reading →

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Iraqi Christians in Parliament Square

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

I attended the national demonstration on the persecution of Iraqi Christians in Parliament Square, London on Saturday 26 July. There was a large turnout of Iraqi and other Middle Eastern Christians, a healthy and welcome presence of Iraqi Muslims, a … Continue reading →

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Prisoners of Conscience on St John the Baptist’s Day

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gxMq7s0ELE I always had a good appetite as a child, getting stuck into seconds and more whenever I had the chance. My mother, observing this, would often remark, “Son, you’d eat the head of John the Baptist.” John the Baptist’s … Continue reading →

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Why is Cathedral Evensong Growing and What Does It Mean?

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

This piece appeared in the May-June 2014 edition of Salisbury Cathedral News I’ve always preferred the intimate parish church community to a cathedral’s grandeur. I came to mature faith in Belfast’s city centre parish of St. George’s, walking past the … Continue reading →

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The Good Samaritan Visits North Belfast

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

And, behold, a certain pastor stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love … Continue reading →

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In response to Owen Jones: In Defence of the Establishment of the Church of England

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

Owen Jones’ appeal for the separation of church and state showed a deep respect for Christianity in general and the Church of England in particular. But he failed to explain how and why disestablishment would be an improvement. Throughout the … Continue reading →

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So You Follow Jesus? Are You Sure?

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

A common line in blogs and sermons these days is to call on people to be followers of Jesus and not just admirers of Jesus. There’s nothing wrong with that on one level. I like to think I do that … Continue reading →

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Russia, China, Crimea, Xinjiang and Putin’s Risky Gambit

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

Crossposted at Slugger O’Toole with a few amendments of no particular significance to improve the readability… A friend on Facebook led me to this Ambrose Evans-Pritchard article in the Telegraph on the possible impact of Putin’s Crimea gambit on Sino-Russian … Continue reading →

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No Simple Answers for Christians in Politics

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

I’ve enjoyed the series of posts hosted by Gillan on God and Politics UK, where guest bloggers associated with the three main GB political parties, as well as the Greens and UKIP, say they support their particular party from a … Continue reading →

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Anna Lo, and the Myth that Northern Ireland Politics is about the Border

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Gerry Lynch

Cross-posted at Slugger O’Toole… I very much doubt Anna Lo’s Irish News interview was in the Alliance Party’s 2014 elections gameplan. While almost all members of the party will remain loyal to her in public, I have equally little doubt … Continue reading →

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