The Political Samaritan
How the perennially popular story of the Good Samaritan is deployed in supposedly secular politics. (2017)
Books
Nick Spencer discusses politicians’ use of the parable of the Good Samaritan for Prospect
From Thatcher to Corbyn, why are politicians so fond of the Good Samaritan? Nick Spencer explores the politicisation of Jesus’ parable
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Nick Spencer: You can’t separate politics and religion – whatever John Humphrys says
Nick Spencer discusses politicians and religion, Thought for the Day programme and why religious stories can’t be reserved for the ‘religious slot’.
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Who’s afraid of a secular state?
Nick Spencer reviews ‘Secularism’ by Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK.
In Depth
In Remembrance of Faith Past
When we sweep our religious history aside we devalue the present, writes Nick Spencer.
In Brief
Nick Spencer joins a panel on BBC Radio 4 about politics and faith
Listen to Nick Spencer speak on a panel with a range of politicians about faith and politics for BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour.
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The Holy Political Podcast
Nick Spencer joins Lord David Alton looking back on Farron’s resignation
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Can a committed Christian lead a political party?
The wrong kind of liberal. Nick Spencer’s article for the Tablet on Farron’s resignation and the two faces of liberalism
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God’s Own Country: Rethinking Christian Patriotism
Premier Christianity’s June issue quotes Nick Spencer on Christianity and other identities
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Farron’s resignation symbolises the decay of liberalism
Nick Spencer’s article for New Statesman on Farron and liberalism
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Tim Farron and the two kinds of liberalism
Nick Spencer’s article for Total Politics on Farron and liberalism
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Tim Farron’s resignation should make us wary of those who pretend to be tolerant and liberal
Nick Spencer comments for the Telegraph on Tim Farron’s resignation over faith
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