Author Archives: Graham Veale

For a long time, Christian apologists have not had to worry too much about politics. Not so long ago Marxists of various persuasions argued that Christianity sedated the poor and the powerless; only the rich and the powerful truly benefited from a message of forgiveness, love and the hope of heaven.

Anyone interested in a free and frank discussion about religious doctrine and ethics will be feeling a distinct chill in the United Kingdom. David Cameron’s government is proposing to introduce Extremism Disruption Orders (EDOs) which would  censor “non-violent extremist” views and penalise those who express them.