Dr Gavin Merrifield
@drgavinm.bsky.social
Science in Churches and Communities. Also fun with spiders, MRI and giant converting robots.
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Astonishing theological and historical ignorance.
People worry about the extreme right trying to subsume Christianity into a nationalistic agenda.
Yes, worry about that but also worry about people thinking this sort of heartless nonsense is remotely 'Christian' too.
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People worry about the extreme right trying to subsume Christianity into a nationalistic agenda.
Yes, worry about that but also worry about people thinking this sort of heartless nonsense is remotely 'Christian' too.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Astonishing theological and historical ignorance.
People worry about the extreme right trying to subsume Christianity into a nationalistic agenda.
Yes, worry about that but also worry about people thinking this sort of heartless nonsense is remotely 'Christian' too.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
People worry about the extreme right trying to subsume Christianity into a nationalistic agenda.
Yes, worry about that but also worry about people thinking this sort of heartless nonsense is remotely 'Christian' too.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
"...she started it..."
Oh, boo hoo. Even *if* Reeves had 'started it' (she doesn't seem to have) you don't have to react, but could maybe, you know, rise above it?
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Oh, boo hoo. Even *if* Reeves had 'started it' (she doesn't seem to have) you don't have to react, but could maybe, you know, rise above it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row
The Conservative Party leader says she was
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"...she started it..."
Oh, boo hoo. Even *if* Reeves had 'started it' (she doesn't seem to have) you don't have to react, but could maybe, you know, rise above it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oh, boo hoo. Even *if* Reeves had 'started it' (she doesn't seem to have) you don't have to react, but could maybe, you know, rise above it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
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What the Dickens!!
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What the Dickens!!
Ah yes, the Government who regularly chest thumps their 'Christian' values.. wants vengeance killings.
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Suspect who shot National Guard soldiers in DC drove across country before attack
The suspect has been taken into custody and the scene is secured after a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ah yes, the Government who regularly chest thumps their 'Christian' values.. wants vengeance killings.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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NEW: BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
NEW: BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Who, pray tell, is worshipping the liberal arts? Where is the mythical university alluded to here where STEM and business courses are criticized and somehow disincentivized by those in power?
It’s time to stop worshipping the liberal arts | Letters
Letters: While such institutions have intrinsic value, that doesn’t mean they are entitled to be socially favoured or economically exceptional for ever, says Jianyang Geng
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November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Who, pray tell, is worshipping the liberal arts? Where is the mythical university alluded to here where STEM and business courses are criticized and somehow disincentivized by those in power?
How strange. They want to claim 'success' (as they see it) today is based on their past efforts, but never want to claim responsibility for today's problems based on their past efforts.
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UK net migration drops sharply to 204,000 in year to June - live updates
The Office for National Statistics says the fall is driven by fewer non-EU nationals arriving for work and study, and a
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November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
How strange. They want to claim 'success' (as they see it) today is based on their past efforts, but never want to claim responsibility for today's problems based on their past efforts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Chris Packham kicking off the #NationalEmergencyBriefing making the simple point that ignoring scientific advice on climate, as are current government, costs lives, and that disinformation from fossil fuel interests is one of the biggest problems...
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Chris Packham kicking off the #NationalEmergencyBriefing making the simple point that ignoring scientific advice on climate, as are current government, costs lives, and that disinformation from fossil fuel interests is one of the biggest problems...
It's not your imagination, the flight travel in the USA really has become more uncivilised... since Trump took over things and started setting the example.
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It's not your imagination, the flight travel in the USA really has become more uncivilised... since Trump took over things and started setting the example.
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Our initial response to the 2025 Autumn Budget ⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...
CaSE's in depth analysis of all measures that impact UK R&D will follow soon.
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CaSE's in depth analysis of all measures that impact UK R&D will follow soon.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our initial response to the 2025 Autumn Budget ⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...
CaSE's in depth analysis of all measures that impact UK R&D will follow soon.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...
CaSE's in depth analysis of all measures that impact UK R&D will follow soon.
Well, we can all see that Trump is actively working for Russia's interests, but it shouldn't be a surprise his staff are active in that too.
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Trump defends Witkoff after leak appears to show envoy coaching Russias
The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like
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November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Well, we can all see that Trump is actively working for Russia's interests, but it shouldn't be a surprise his staff are active in that too.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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Every day the #BBC uncritically platform dark money funded right-wing voices. Examples include the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Taxpayers' Alliance & the ridiculous right-wing contrarians Spiked. Time to call time on media representation without knowing who pays the bills.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
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BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Every day the #BBC uncritically platform dark money funded right-wing voices. Examples include the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Taxpayers' Alliance & the ridiculous right-wing contrarians Spiked. Time to call time on media representation without knowing who pays the bills.
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Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
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Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out: Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson are increasingly espousing Christian ‘values’, and a wealthy US legal group is becoming influential – this could have dire consequences
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out | Lamorna Ash
Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson are increasingly espousing Christian ‘values’, and a wealthy US legal group is becoming influential – this could have dire consequences, says author Lamorna Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out: Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson are increasingly espousing Christian ‘values’, and a wealthy US legal group is becoming influential – this could have dire consequences
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
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John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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Putting aside the fact that Farage’s racism has and continues to be well-documented, his claims he may have “misspoken” and that he had never *directly* racially abused anyone nicely summarises the views many white supremacist apologists hold…
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Putting aside the fact that Farage’s racism has and continues to be well-documented, his claims he may have “misspoken” and that he had never *directly* racially abused anyone nicely summarises the views many white supremacist apologists hold…
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The latest phase of the MADA movement
Make Americans Dead Again
[Gift link]
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Make Americans Dead Again
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Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.DC.’s Second in Command
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November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The latest phase of the MADA movement
Make Americans Dead Again
[Gift link]
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Make Americans Dead Again
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I'm not convinced the solution to an understaffed and overworked Justice system is to reduce the justice in that system.
Labour seem determined to undermine anything good in this country. That was the intent of the last lot and the new/old lot waiting in the winds.
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Labour seem determined to undermine anything good in this country. That was the intent of the last lot and the new/old lot waiting in the winds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm not convinced the solution to an understaffed and overworked Justice system is to reduce the justice in that system.
Labour seem determined to undermine anything good in this country. That was the intent of the last lot and the new/old lot waiting in the winds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour seem determined to undermine anything good in this country. That was the intent of the last lot and the new/old lot waiting in the winds.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Picked this up to borrow from the local library. Delighted to find that the fantastic @jlawrenceart.bsky.social was on the art! Superb stuff 👍
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Picked this up to borrow from the local library. Delighted to find that the fantastic @jlawrenceart.bsky.social was on the art! Superb stuff 👍