Angus Ritchie

In defence of the Virgin birth (yes, it does need defending)
In defence of the Virgin birth (yes, it does need defending)

At the heart of the Christmas message is something the modern liberal mind resists: the idea of a revelation, of something we as humans could not have worked out on our own.

Christendom is over – but the Church is renewing
Christendom is over – but the Church is renewing

Angus Richie on how the Church can move forward at a time of declining religious practice.

No, they aren\'t cockroaches: How the Church can change the migrant debate
No, they aren't cockroaches: How the Church can change the migrant debate

This week, we have seen a change of mood that holds the promise of a more hospitable response to those in need.

Britain\'s housing crisis: Why the Church needs to join in the fight
Britain's housing crisis: Why the Church needs to join in the fight

The success of Church campaigns to see a Living Wage and tackle payday lending could be undermined if we don't also help to tackle Britain's housing crisis, writes Canon Dr Angus Ritchie.

Holy hypocrites: Why the Church shouldn\'t shut up about the Living Wage, whatever The Sun says
Holy hypocrites: Why the Church shouldn't shut up about the Living Wage, whatever The Sun says

The CofE might have a way to go on the living wage, but Justin Welby should keep talking, says Angus Ritchie.

Jesus knew it was fantasy to hope in a political leader
Jesus knew it was fantasy to hope in a political leader

Even in our climate of dissatisfaction and cynicism with politics, we long for a "decent leader" who will sort things out and be different from the rest