The Prince, part 2: Of humanism and moral monsters
Nick Spencer looks at humanism and the lessons of history
In DepthThe Prince, part 1: The challenge of power
Nick Spencer reads Machiavelli's great political tract and asks how should a ruler keep power?
In DepthA Budget blow to the "big society"
Osborne's relaxation of Sunday trading laws continues the hyper-marketisation of life, argues Nick Spencer
In DepthDon’t underestimate nominalism
Nick Spencer asks are nominal Christians "real" Christians?
In DepthRush to judgement
Nick Spencer argues that we should be wary of presuming to judge who is a genuine Christian and who isn't.
In DepthWhat’s behind the Coalition’s Bible talk?
In advance of the AHRC/Theos Westminster Faith Debates, Elizabeth Hunter asks what religion friendly coalition rhetoric looks like in practice.
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