Thomas Sharpe
@tommysharpe.bsky.social
Christian activist and writer advocating for a more just world. Co-founder of Better Story
In the midst of anti-migrant sentiment and growing polarisation, the Christian faith has much to offer our hurting world. www.thetablet.co.uk/inspire/i-wa...
‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me’ - The Tablet
“The reality is, this is a war. These people have been waging war on us for 1400 years. This is nothing new.” A row of screens stretched out before me, each
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From Make Poverty History to the anti-apartheid movement, Christians have long fought for equality and justice. In fact, care for the poor and the marginalised is inextricably linked with the gospel.
Nicky Gumbel is not woke or a communist. The fight for equality is biblical
The Alpha course pioneer and former leader of HTB has been accused of promoting communism and unbiblical ideas after he called Spirit-filled Christians to fight inequality. Tommy Sharpe says he's shoc...
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Lessons from the Christian Socialists about rights, duty, and character.
Why progressive liberalism and modern conservatism both fail to produce human flourishing
Lessons from the Christian Socialists
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From Saint Ambrose to MAGA - When Christianity shakes hands with empire, which leaves more changed?
Western Christianity's greatest threat is an imperialist reflection, not immigration nor Islam.
47 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them.
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“Across the nation, advent candles, neatly wrapped presents, and carefully curated local church services all act as reminders of the greatest story ever told. A story where the Everlasting God chose to trust the mercy of a mother’s hands” www.seenandunseen.com/beyond-oxfor...
Beyond Oxford Street: discovering London’s secret Christmas city | Seen & Unseen
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September in Reformland: Vaccines, Swans, and the Hostile Environment
September in Reformland: Vaccines, Swans, and the Hostile Environment - Cutting Takes
Labour's primary electoral opponents, Reform UK, have been on a professionalization mission. They are leading in the polls but there remains a sense that, when push comes to shove, they don’t really h...
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Rayner has fallen, Farage will stay, and, as Rayner herself said four years ago, it remains “one rule for them and another for everybody else”
Nigel Farage and Angela Rayner: A Tale of Two Tax-Avoiders - Cutting Takes
In the midst of the partygate scandal, Angela Rayner used the highly effective phrase “one rule for them and another for everybody else”. Nothing stokes
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“Global health, climate change, conflict, and the displacement of people all demonstrate that international development cooperation is not only beneficial for its recipients, it is highly beneficial for all countries” cuttingtakes.com/internationa...
Why International Development Cooperation Is an Economic Necessity - Cutting Takes
International development cooperation, or international aid, has fallen right off the social and political agenda. The UK reneged on its 0.7% of GNI
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“progressive commentators are advocating for a net wealth tax, levied on the total value of a person’s wealth over a certain value. This has broad public support, with 3/4 of British citizens saying they would support a wealth tax of 2% on wealth over £5 million” cuttingtakes.com/wealth-taxes...
Wealth Taxes: Idealism or Necessity?
What do Gary Stevenson, Lord Kinnock, Anneliese Dodds, groups of backbenchers, Tax Justice UK, and Rachel Reeves have in common? Answer: They have all started talking about wealth taxes.
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Over the past few weeks, there have been anti-asylum protests across the UK. Last weekend, one happened in my backyard. I went to the counter protest and found it conflicting, so I thought I’d write down my experience to try and process. This is that writing.
A conflicted protester
Over the past few weeks, there have been anti-asylum protests in the UK. This is my story of attending a counter-protest and the conflicts it created within me.
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Fascinating reading the @oxfaminternational.bsky.social “Takers, Not Makers” report. The following graph and figure stood out. Billionaire wealth is rising, it’s unfair, and it’s exploitative. No one needs that much money. Full report: www.oxfam.org/en/takers-no...
The best personal response to the Government’s cut to the aid budget is to ensure that you give at least 0.7% of your income to internationally focused charities.
www.seenandunseen.com/viruses-dont... An excellent piece by @krishk.com on the importance of global cooperation on international development, both for recipients and for the UK
Viruses don’t respect borders and nine other reasons why aid is vital for security | Seen & Unseen
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