On our View from Earth blog “Sandra’s Diary” takes us into genealogies, from those fascinating but irritating ones in the Bible to her own.
We begin to cover the build-up to October’s Synod on the Family in the Catholic church with a programme from many years ago asking whether there is any place for divorced people in Christ’s church.
We review a challenging book from Ireland “From Russia with love” with care shown from Ireland to an orphanage in Russia.
And Gail asks about the value and drawbacks of experience, at festivals and in life itself.
In the news, major research announced during the week revealed that the majority of Scots believe Christianity brings benefits to the community. The Secular society suggests otherwise.
A Church of Scotland minister, the Reverend Jonathan Fleming has been recognised by the Scottish parliament for his award winning community work in Erskine where he is citizen of the year.
