David Robertson

The UK election – a new start and new sense of hope?
The UK election – a new start and new sense of hope?

Let's try to avoid the hyperbole of 'the kingdom is coming', or 'we are all doomed', and reflect on what this result means for the UK, and the Church.

Lessons from the European elections
Lessons from the European elections

From a Christian perspective the greatest change that Europe needs is a revival of vital Christianity.

Should I vote for a Christian candidate?
Should I vote for a Christian candidate?

As we head towards another general election it seems as though there are particular issues for Christians, one of which is the question of who we should vote for and whether we should vote for someone specifically because they are a Christian.

None of the above – a Christian view of the UK general election
None of the above – a Christian view of the UK general election

The vote is a precious gift which we should use. But therein lies the problem.

Persecuting Kate Forbes
Persecuting Kate Forbes

It seems that in modern 21st century Scotland, a Scottish Christian Presbyterian in Bute House is to be feared, sneered at and viciously mocked.

Humza Yousaf's fall
Humza Yousaf's fall

A year ago, we suggested that Humza Yousaf would do well to survive after his unconvincing election as SNP leader and thus Scotland's First Minister. He hasn't. This Monday he joined the ever-growing list of 'progressive' political leaders who have resigned early – Nicola Sturgeon, Jacinda Ardern, Mark Drakeford and Leo Varadkar.

Back to back tragedies in Australia give pause for thought
Back to back tragedies in Australia give pause for thought

In all of this we are reminded that we all live in a broken world where there are broken minds, broken bodies, broken homes, broken hearts and broken societies. We can only pray for, and long for, healing.

Scotland's destiny and the rewriting of history
Scotland's destiny and the rewriting of history

Orwell's 1984 is more and more sounding like a handbook for Western 'progressive' society in the UK.

Scotland's new hate crime law is no laughing matter
Scotland's new hate crime law is no laughing matter

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act comes into force on April Fools' Day but sadly, for Christians and others who don't toe the State's line, it is no joke.

Can a white person be a victim of racism?
Can a white person be a victim of racism?

There is a biblical answer to all this and it's simple.

Islamism in Britain Part 2: is there an answer?
Islamism in Britain Part 2: is there an answer?

In Part 1, I delved into the question of whether there was a problem with Islamism in the UK and concluded that there is. Here I explore some possible responses.

Islamism in Britain Part 1: Is there a problem?
Islamism in Britain Part 1: Is there a problem?

The noise on both sides is overwhelming, but is it possible to have a more balanced, Christian perspective?

A storm in a syrup tin
A storm in a syrup tin

It seems the only biblical symbol permitted in modern Britain is the culturally misappropriated rainbow.

Taylor Swift and Christianity
Taylor Swift and Christianity

In the rejection of God, a culture tends to lose its mind and look for other saviours.

What is the Good News? A response to Jayne Ozanne's reinterpretation
What is the Good News? A response to Jayne Ozanne's reinterpretation

Jayne Ozanne's new church is not about Christ. It is about protecting sexual identities.