The Virtual Vicar

Political leaders in the UK are more likely to be religious believers than the population at large sometimes, as in the case of Blair and Thatcher, say that it is the driving force in their lives. But what of our current political leaders? Do they go to church? Are they Christian? What is the idea?

"Simply being a Christian is enough to get you arrested" in the Muslim-majority Iran. Shocked? Is persecution a bad thing? Podcasts: petertimothycooper.com https://www.foxnews.com/world/simply-being-a-christian-enough-get-you-arrested-iran-british-government-report

It’s a sad but real reality to consider what the effects of your haircut can be on getting a job. People are judged daily on their ability based on a physical appearance that has exactly zero impact on their ability to successfully do a particular job. Mark and Pete weigh in.

Devotional based on Romans 8:38 - "And we know that in all things GOd works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

A daily devotional based on Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a light to my feet and a lamp to my path"

As Prince Harry reveals his memoir is entitled 'Spare', he has evoked the phrase 'heir and the spare', which dates back to the 12th century. How does the work out in practice? And is it fair?

Former health secretary #matthancock has had earned the ire of the new Prime Minister signing up to appear on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. Honestly, you couldn't make it up.

Suella Braverman has said she "never ignored legal advice" about sending migrants to hotels from an overcrowded processing centre. The home secretary said she knew "the importance of taking legal advice into account" and never tried to stop migrants from the Manston processing centre from being sent to hotels. How does this stance fit in with what the Bible has to say on accepting migrants and refugees? Bible verse used: Romans 13:1 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God

In the past Britain sent many missionaries to convert the heathen. Do we now need missionaries ourselves. Look at what's happening...

A painting by abstract Dutch artist Piet Mondrian has been hanging upside down in various museums since it was first put on display 75 years ago, an art historian has found, but warned it could disintegrate if it was hung the right side up now. But is it important what way up it is? And is the art important? What about other modern abstract art, is it important, is it actually art? Mark and Pete weigh in.

An LS Lowry painting described as an "iconic masterpiece" has been sold at auction for a record-breaking £7.8 million. Going To The Match depicts a bustling throng of football fans gathered at the former home of Bolton Wanderers. Lowry manages to capture the scene giving a feel that locals would recognise. LS Lowry, Mark and Pete argue, is an example of how we should champion local talents and culture.

Eco-churches are all the rage, and encouraged in the Church of England by Dioceses. What is an eco-church and how exactly does it support gospel work?

In the conflict between Ukraine and Russia there is an assumption expressed in much of western media that Russian is bad because it does not hold to the west's cultural values. But is that right? Why should others adopt our values and not vice versa? Is Russia more Christian than us?

Growing up, your parents might have told you not to draw on the walls. Sam Cox never had that experience. Known professionally as Mr. Doodle, Cox has spent the past two years covering his reportedly $1.5 million Kent home in doodles.

An ex catholic monk has had a gay wedding - is his wedding a sacrament?