Happy New Year, and welcome back to A Countryman’s View. I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but I haven’t posted here for about two and a half months. It wasn’t deliberate. Life has simply been busy, and my time has been pulled in several directions. I do some work online, I have a couple … Read more
The title of my video and blog post is, NHS recruits Islam. In this post, I reflect on a number of media reports discussing claims that the NHS Muslim Network circulated guidance for new Muslims and encouraged certain practices among staff. Whatever one makes of the headlines, my focus here is to contrast the shifting … Read more
The title of my blog post and video today is, the end of the Church of England? In this post, I respond to the news of a new female Archbishop of Canterbury and the direction of the Church of England. This is not about personalities. It is about the authority of Scripture and what happens … Read more
The title of my blog post and video today is, Church of England backs a Palestinian state. In light of recent statements from Church of England bishops welcoming recognition of a Palestinian state, I want to respond from a biblical point of view. As believers, our first loyalty is to the Word of God, not … Read more
The title on my blog post and video today is sorry, wrong colour! Sometimes in life, we come across things that leave us uncertain whether to be alarmed, saddened, or simply surprised. Recently, Rupert Lowe, MP for Great Yarmouth, shared a message on his profile that has sparked debate. He called on Cancer Research UK … Read more
The title of my blog post and video today is, why I’m leaving the UK. I never thought I would write this. For as long as I can remember I’ve loved the English countryside: quiet lanes, hedgerows, oak trees, market towns, and the rhythm of life that follows the seasons. I’ve been involved in agriculture … Read more
The title of my video today is, digital ID – good or bad? Is There has been a surge of discussion about digital ID in the UK. Supporters say it will streamline checks and reduce illegal working. Critics warn it risks centralising control, tracking ordinary citizens, and creating new forms of exclusion. In this post, … Read more
The title of my video and blog post today is, school lessons exposed! In this post, I respond to a video circulating online in which a young boy comes home from school and says he was taught that “Allah is God” and that He created everything. Whatever your view of that clip, it raises an … Read more
The title of my blog post a video today is, the cost of speaking the truth in Britain today. In this post, I reflect on a recent incident doing the rounds on social media where a lady in the UK was arrested after saying she did not want to hear the Quran. For many of … Read more
The title of my blog post and video today is entitled, “Is This The Face Of Evil?” A widely shared video shows a UK politician speaking about population growth, the legalisation of abortion, advocacy for contraception, the growth of homosexuality, and climate change. This article offers a Christian response grounded in Scripture. For clarity and … Read more