Nigel Biggar's Blog, page 4
June 22, 2023
RT by @NigelBiggar: 'The old churches of England are the story of England. They alone remain islands of calm in the seething roar of what we now call civilization. They are not backwaters but strongholds. A church is not just an old building but a living b
'The old churches of England are the story of England. They alone remain islands of calm in the seething roar of what we now call civilization. They are not backwaters but strongholds. A church is not just an old building but a living building.'
~ Sir John Betjeman
RT by @NigelBiggar: I have nothing against recognising the achievements of immigrants, but it does seem like the native white working class - in London, the cockneys of Whitechapel, the despised poor of Southwark - have simply been written out of history,
I have nothing against recognising the achievements of immigrants, but it does seem like the native white working class - in London, the cockneys of Whitechapel, the despised poor of Southwark - have simply been written out of history, like they didn't exist
RT by @NigelBiggar: Since I came out and publicly rejected the term ‘cis’, you know what I’ve had? Abuse, death threats and even cracks at my appearance (for the record, I don’t dye my hair! 😂)
You know what I haven’t had? Rebuttal. Refutation. So
Since I came out and publicly rejected the term ‘cis’, you know what I’ve had? Abuse, death threats and even cracks at my appearance (for the record, I don’t dye my hair! 😂)
You know what I haven’t had? Rebuttal. Refutation. Solid argument.
Why? Because it doesn’t exist.
RT by @NigelBiggar: One million converts to Christianity in Iran. A country with a terrible track record of persecution.
Yet still they grow.
More ppl in underground churches than whole Sunday attendance of @churchofengland
We must be humble and learn
One million converts to Christianity in Iran. A country with a terrible track record of persecution.
Yet still they grow.
More ppl in underground churches than whole Sunday attendance of @churchofengland
We must be humble and learn.
hudson.org/religious-freedom…
RT by @NigelBiggar: Hmmm. Muslim League accepted Cabinet Mission Plan to keep India & historic provinces united in federation, majoritarian, Hindu-dominated Congress turned it down & chose partition.
Hmmm. Muslim League accepted Cabinet Mission Plan to keep India & historic provinces united in federation, majoritarian, Hindu-dominated Congress turned it down & chose partition.
RT by @NigelBiggar: What a load of nonsense. The British empire didn’t “carve up” India. That was a demand of the Muslim league so they could have a Muslim country in South Asia.
South Asian Muslims carved up India. The British actually united India far
What a load of nonsense. The British empire didn’t “carve up” India. That was a demand of the Muslim league so they could have a Muslim country in South Asia.
South Asian Muslims carved up India. The British actually united India far more than divided it.
RT by @NigelBiggar: High Mass tomorrow (Friday) is at 6pm for the Eve of John the Baptist. Tomorrow also marks the Silver Jubilee of the Principal’s ordination to the Priesthood.
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the feast and giving thanks for Fr
High Mass tomorrow (Friday) is at 6pm for the Eve of John the Baptist. Tomorrow also marks the Silver Jubilee of the Principal’s ordination to the Priesthood.
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the feast and giving thanks for Fr George’s ministry over the past 25 years.
RT by @NigelBiggar: "By offering an honest account of the British Empire’s record, in all its complexity, Biggar ( @NigelBiggar ) has shown that history uncorrupted by imaginary guilt is still possible. Better yet, his sales figures show it is popular a
"By offering an honest account of the British Empire’s record, in all its complexity, Biggar ( @NigelBiggar ) has shown that history uncorrupted by imaginary guilt is still possible. Better yet, his sales figures show it is popular as well," writes @marcsidwell.
June 21, 2023
RT by @NigelBiggar: This is simply false. Of course migrants have contributed much to London, French Huguenots helped build early 18thc Spitalfields & Soho. But to exclude the English from the creation of England's capital is not only absurd but fuels the
This is simply false. Of course migrants have contributed much to London, French Huguenots helped build early 18thc Spitalfields & Soho. But to exclude the English from the creation of England's capital is not only absurd but fuels the resentment & division on which Khan thrives.
RT by @NigelBiggar: Fascinating afternoon at Drum Farm with Joel @IntegratedSoils talking all thinks foliar N on the eve of RHS ‘23. Plenty of discussion and lots to learn @arableventures @shepgriff
Fascinating afternoon at Drum Farm with Joel @IntegratedSoils talking all thinks foliar N on the eve of RHS ‘23. Plenty of discussion and lots to learn @arableventures @shepgriff
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