Tag: culture and faith
A change of Christian climate, and its deniers
The gradual divorce of the Christian worldview from Western culture has left many unable to appreciate the fundamentally religious framework of the likes of Michelangelo and Ruskin.
Culture is the dimension in which our faith is brought to life
The concern of our “heritage centre” is to enable today’s society to read the Christian roots in the culture that underpins our heritage.
China’s attacks on Christianity will fail while the spirit of Mateo Ricci lives on
In the light of the recent destruction of yet another Chinese church by the authorities, Lord Alton reflects on the spiritual heritage left in China by Fr Matteo Ricci and its importance for the country today.