Chris Baker
@DrChrisRBaker
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William Temple Foundation & Goldsmiths, University of London. Researches religion, belief & public life. Own views
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Joined May 2013
If Charlie Hebdo had celebrated #JesuisAhmed on anniversary cover would it have been a game changer? @WTempleFdn
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Thanks Yazid as ever for an in-depth and original take on Welby's resignation yesterday. Much food for thought and future reflection to build on in coming months @WTempleFdn @paradoxbridge @ianrmayer @KatyaBragins @rosiedawson @LCILeeds @ChurchTimes
New Blog: Dr Yazid Said sets out key considerations for Church and State in a post-Welby era. Read the full post here: @paradoxbridge @DrChrisRBaker @LiverpoolHopeUK @churchofengland @JustinWelby
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At last! Steely resolve from Sir Keir in publicly calling out the Far Right play book and its devastating impact on individuals, communities & democracy. Hope we see much more of this in 2025! @LabourParty @hopenothate @10DowningStreet @ebsorganising
“When the poison of the far-right leads to serious threats to Jess Phillips and others, then in my book a line has been crossed" Prime Minister Keir Starmer responds to Elon Musk's attack on the UK government's response to grooming gangs
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Well argued piece setting debate about who should guide @churchofengland in 2025. But also what are wider implications for role of faith in England as national & global woes deepen? We @WTempleFdn will contribute to this debate @paradoxbridge
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With reference to Temple's Power State, Schmitt's State of Exception, Agamben's Bare Life & Bonhoeffer's Cost of Discipleship - at what point does the Church denounce idolatry of Trumpism? @WTempleFdn @craigjcalhoun @MartinAtTheEdge @giles_fraser @T4CG
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RT @paradoxbridge: Is Harvard's approach to recovery from its Presidential saga just what the Church of England needs in reflecting on its…
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Huge thanks @CamInterfaith for chance to contribute to a great #InterfaithFutures series for Interfaith Week. Loved the convresation. @ReemFatthelbab @paradoxbridge @WTempleFdn @FCSUnit @IFWeek @austintiffany @SaiyyidahZaidi @LCILeeds @jeenyspice @URIGlobal @MitzvahDay
New on #InterfaithFutures— Christopher Baker, William Temple Professor of Religion & Public Life at @GoldsmithsUoL & @WTempleFdn Director speaks about radical faith & spiritual capital. Featuring @CamDivinity PhD student @ReemFatthelbab Full video:
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RT @YusufCatStevens: Just visited the first eco-friendly mosque in Europe, established by British Muslim convert, Prof. Tim Winter, in Camb…
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Insightful dialogue on how religion and belief contribute narratives of integrity, dignity and hope in a post-Trump global order between @WTempleFdn & @VTS_Seminary via @DrBarber_Rowell and Nicky Burridge. @LSEFaithCentre @Theosthinktank @faithbelieforum
PODCAST: Today we launch the Radical Hope Podcast where we explore how we communicate hope into the public square. Listen for free now @VTS_Seminary @paradoxbridge @DrBarber_Rowell @ianmarkham @MarkHillKC @CamInterfaith @TheInnerTemple @uNDLondon
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RT @Ed_Miliband: The global clean energy revolution is happening and it is unstoppable. That is what gives me optimism in the fight agains…
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RT @WTempleFdn: .@PLumsden a local preacher @MethodistGB & Building Bridges Burnley & Faith Networks in Lancashire & South Cumbria shares…
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RT @CClimateAction: As world leaders gather at COP29, people will be taking to the streets for a Global Day of Action to demand climate jus…
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Thanks @paradoxbridge for this sobering & authoritative reflection on how institutional sclerosis will abet abuse and corrode trust. I urge everyone to read this excellent Temple Tract, with deep thanks again @AndrewGraystone available @WTempleFdn
“We continue to hold the victims of John Smyth in our prayers & we pray too for Archbishop Justin & his family”. Chair of the William Temple Foundation @paradoxbridge reflects on church related abuse & the resignation @JustinWelby
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From today's Telegraph: Elizabeth II joked ‘at least my funeral won’t be organised by that idiot’ after Boris resigned
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RT @WTempleFdn: This week @TrusteesWeek so we at WT wanted to say thank you to our trustees for all that they do. Here is a short news piec…
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Thrilled to participate in lauch of Faith at Work Charter at this event Nov 14. Raises so many important issues of unity, diversity and cohesion in wider society as well. With thanks also @ellabakercenter @WTempleFdn @faithbelieforum @jeenyspice @IFWeek
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RT @WTempleFdn: A really interesting take here in @guardian on the #assistingdying debate. There is a relationship between debate on an iss…
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Excited to lead some thinking on this out of the @WTempleFdn tradition. A radical event looking at deep transformational change from a grassroots perspective. Thrilled to share platfrom @valbarron9 See you 2nd November! @LCILeeds @DrBarber_Rowell @paradoxbridge @LeedsCofE
On November 2nd we’ve got some great speakers coming to explore building a more just society. We’d love it if you could come! @estatechurches @LeedsCofE Justice and the Economy | Conference Day November 2nd 2024 via @YouTube
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A brilliant contribution to the assisted dying debate from one of the most reflective voices in the public sphere. The important collateral to assisted dying has to be assisted arguing....
BLOG: This piece @paradoxbridge adds to debate on proposed changes to legislation relating to ‘assisted dying’ - How might we exchange views on these ‘uneasy’ subjects? Read on to learn more @kimleadbeater @10DowningStreet @DrBarber_Rowell @DrChrisRBaker
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Just published! And hoping that this sets some agendas #COP29 Massive thanks @DrChrisIves Engaging faith for a sustainable urban future | Global Sustainability | Cambridge Core - @CClimateAction @RelMedCentre @faithbelieforum @WTempleFdn @LSEFaithCentre
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