Posts For November 2010

What is the real ‘X-Factor’?

Posted: 19th Nov 2010 (0 comments)

What is the real ‘X-Factor’?

The much-hyped television talent show, The X-Factor, has again gripped the British public. Why do people find it so compelling? Some probably watch in the hope of seeing musical talent with the X-Factor of the title: that authentic, indefinable star quality. Others are attracted by the carefully crafted and spectacular television production. Another attraction is Simon Cowell – ‘Mr X-Factor’ – the pop impresario behind the show and, of course, its chief beneficiary. Although theoretically just one of the four judges, he most often pronounces judgement and acts as a focus for the audience’s irritation or disagreement. A skilled self-publicist, he is well aware that although receiving abuse from an audience is not pleasant, hatred is just as marketable as love.

Respecting Our Bodies, Handling Our Grief

Posted: 19th Nov 2010 (0 comments)

By Robert K. Johnston and Catherine M. Barsotti

Many years ago, Rob remembers the Professor in his seminary theology days suggesting that Christians were unique in valuing the body, not just their disembodied souls. The Triune God created us body-spirits. This respect for the body could be seen by the fact that Christian funerals, at the time, mostly did not hide or burn the body, that wakes were a strong part of our tradition, and that we had Christian committal services.

Abolishing Injustice in the 21st Century

Posted: 19th Nov 2010 (1 comments)

By Christine Caine

The A21 Campaign was birthed while we were walking through the Macedonia airport in Greece. The walls were plastered with photos of women and children who were ‘missing’. We soon found out that these were alleged victims of human trafficking, and that there were millions across the globe just like these.

just10 2010 and beyond

Posted: 19th Nov 2010 (0 comments)

By Samantha Blowers

On Sunday 12th September 2010, Philo Trust saw the launch of the largest just10 series of its kind since it began in 1998! With support from UCB, Premier Media and Compassion, over 517 churches took part in teaching the Ten Commandments to their congregations!