Introducing… Dorothee Soelle

27/06/2014 | Reform

In this occasional feature, a contemporary writer introduces a classic thinker. This month: Andrew Francis on Dorothee Soelle

The passionate opening address of the 1983 Vancouver Assembly of the World Council of Churches was delivered by Dorothee Soelle (1929-2003), one … Read More

Justice that mends

27/06/2014 | Reform

Our justice system delivers retribution, but fails to change lives. Paul Chambers explains
 the benefits of restorative justice

She stands, fragile, surrounded by the darkest of memories. She begins to tell her story, a mother whose son was brutally murdered. … Read More

Let us not pray

27/06/2014 | Reform

What’s so great about not going to church? After 50 years without missing a Sunday, Ian Gregory conducted an experiment in bunking off

William Inge, the dean of St Paul’s, said: “One of the lasting pleasures in life is that … Read More

That’s the Spirit

26/06/2014 | Reform

Is a personal Holy Spirit a figment of Christian insecurity? Chris Avis argues for a rethink

When – as in Reform̕s A Good Question feature in May – people discuss “Who is the Holy Spirit?”, I feel my hackles rise … Read More

Is Britain a Christian country?

27/05/2014 | Reform

David Cameron says yes; atheist activists disagree. Nick Spencer keeps score

How is it possible for two words to be interpreted so very differently?

David Cameron thinks Britain is still a “Christian country”. And a … bunch? gang? posse? What … Read More

Life on The Edge

27/05/2014 | Reform

Stan Hazell reports from a pioneering youth project in Bradford

The organisers of a youth project in Bradford named it The Edge, because that is where the youngsters they work with find themselves on the Holme Wood estate, which is … Read More