David Robertson

USAID and the Church
USAID and the Church

They say that the best disinfectant is light. In that case, the American government seems to be going through a deep cleansing, and the revelations about USAID and government spending have certainly been enlightening!  

Fact-checking JD Vance on Scotland's awful abortion clinic buffer zones
Fact-checking JD Vance on Scotland's awful abortion clinic buffer zones

JD Vance spoke truth to power. The fact that power doesn't like it doesn't make it false.

The battle of the theological politicians
The battle of the theological politicians

I know that in today's politicised, polarised world it seems impossible to answer the question without immediately being accused of being 'right wing' or 'left wing', but let's have a go: what does the Bible actually say amid all the claims and counter-claims?

Speaking the truth to power – a letter to Bishop Budde
Speaking the truth to power – a letter to Bishop Budde

Perhaps there is a role for such political comment (some might call it prophetic) but I suspect not at a service which is supposed to be about national unity.

The problem with the King's Gospel
The problem with the King's Gospel

If only the King would listen to what Jesus teaches, he would find that peace on earth comes only through Christ, not through the many contrary faiths and philosophies.

Mythmas or Christmas?
Mythmas or Christmas?

Jesus is no myth. He is the ultimate reality and he is the reality we all need.

An open letter to my MP (and yours) on assisted suicide
An open letter to my MP (and yours) on assisted suicide

This new law would not be a mild change to the law, enabling a compassionate approach to a few suffering people who need it. This would be a fundamental change in society, written into law.

The secular sacrament of abortion
The secular sacrament of abortion

So why is there this obsession with abortion? How have we moved from 'it should be safe and rare' to it now being a badge of honour? When did questioning abortion and arguing for the right of the baby to live, become a badge of fascism?

Where is Jordan Peterson on his spiritual journey?
Where is Jordan Peterson on his spiritual journey?

Peterson has been a gateway to Christianity for many people. But where does he stand himself?

Fact checking abortion
Fact checking abortion

In a world of darkness and lies it is time for us to bring truth and light on this issue.

Life After Doom
Life After Doom

Personally, I have no problem with believing in human sinfulness in these areas – and in many others. But Brian McLaren takes a shallow, limited view – it is really the bad news without the Good News.

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.