Gwen Griffith-Dickson
@ggriffith-dickson.bsky.social
Prof in The Enlightenment, and what came after; philosophy of religion and theology; interfaith and comparative. Director of Lokahi, Emeritus Prof at Gresham and Vice-Principal at Heythrop, Uni of London. Write novels, sing. From Hawai’i, based in London.
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finally, we're living through precedented times
January 4, 2026 at 6:56 AM
finally, we're living through precedented times
Outstanding thread.
It's New Year, so time to look back and forward. These are 10 things I think we need to recognise in 2026. It’s a response to what I think are profoundly damaging mistaken assumptions I’ve heard and read from practitioners, journalists, and analysts in 2025. Warning: very long🧵
January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Outstanding thread.
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"What threatens and kills is not strength: it is arrogance, it is aggressive fear, it is evil that does not generate anything (12-20-25)." #PopeLeoXIV #DeliverUsFromEvil
January 1, 2026 at 12:34 PM
"What threatens and kills is not strength: it is arrogance, it is aggressive fear, it is evil that does not generate anything (12-20-25)." #PopeLeoXIV #DeliverUsFromEvil
I was loving this. Florence Price, to give the composer her name.
A gay man conducting a piece called "Rainbow Waltz" composed by a Black woman. In one of the most hallowed halls of highbrow culture.
I wish everyone who deserves it A Very Happy Exploding Head/Heart-Attack!
#Neujahrskonzert
I wish everyone who deserves it A Very Happy Exploding Head/Heart-Attack!
#Neujahrskonzert
January 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I was loving this. Florence Price, to give the composer her name.
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Trump has now conducted 28 boat strikes, killing over 100 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
December 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump has now conducted 28 boat strikes, killing over 100 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
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I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
Good thread
My answers in English in an interview for a German newspaper (online version will be published a little later):
- I think Trump's initiative demonstrates the absolute inadequacy of his administration's expertise on modern Russia: they fundamentally don't understand what they're dealing with.
1/8
- I think Trump's initiative demonstrates the absolute inadequacy of his administration's expertise on modern Russia: they fundamentally don't understand what they're dealing with.
1/8
December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Good thread
Wry description of the new US national security strategy
It addresses all the Big Four threats: Our allies, our citizens, our laws, and the rules-based international order.
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wry description of the new US national security strategy
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A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
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Death at the direction of the president is not a legitimate consequence for exercising a first amendment right.
It’s hard to believe that this needs to be said.
It’s hard to believe that this needs to be said.
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Death at the direction of the president is not a legitimate consequence for exercising a first amendment right.
It’s hard to believe that this needs to be said.
It’s hard to believe that this needs to be said.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
Outstanding piece; very revealing.
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Outstanding piece; very revealing.
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Almost nobody in the Cons Party or beyond it had noticed that the Shadow Home Secretary with two other frontbenchers and 5 backbenchers tabled a bill in May to deport 3 million people - stripping almost every pensioner, parent or nurse who did not take out citizenship of their right to live here
October 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Almost nobody in the Cons Party or beyond it had noticed that the Shadow Home Secretary with two other frontbenchers and 5 backbenchers tabled a bill in May to deport 3 million people - stripping almost every pensioner, parent or nurse who did not take out citizenship of their right to live here
🧵 'Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease.’ 1/n
October 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🧵 'Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease.’ 1/n
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Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
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Today the BBC reported on asylum seekers relying on home office-funded taxis to get around. But as I heard when I visited Bristol City of Sanctuary, this isn't the reality for many - it's being forced to walk for hours to get to appointments, sometimes with kids, or miss out on essentials.
September 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today the BBC reported on asylum seekers relying on home office-funded taxis to get around. But as I heard when I visited Bristol City of Sanctuary, this isn't the reality for many - it's being forced to walk for hours to get to appointments, sometimes with kids, or miss out on essentials.
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Before politicians and media get themselves into a mess. Let me clarify. For most Muslims, Sharia means living ethically, praying, and giving to charity. Any councils are advisory and are not above the law and are no different to Jewish Beth Din courts that have existed in the UK since the 1800s.
September 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Before politicians and media get themselves into a mess. Let me clarify. For most Muslims, Sharia means living ethically, praying, and giving to charity. Any councils are advisory and are not above the law and are no different to Jewish Beth Din courts that have existed in the UK since the 1800s.
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❗ 14 MILLION people are facing hunger and hardship in the UK. In 2025. In one of the richest countries in the world.
We don’t need more food banks – we need change. Repost if you agree.
We don’t need more food banks – we need change. Repost if you agree.
September 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
❗ 14 MILLION people are facing hunger and hardship in the UK. In 2025. In one of the richest countries in the world.
We don’t need more food banks – we need change. Repost if you agree.
We don’t need more food banks – we need change. Repost if you agree.
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As I say, it really does demonstrate why political leadership on racism matters - a non-trivial chunk of people will follow where leaders of their big party move. Heath and Wilson proved that in 1968, and Starmer and Badenoch are proving it in 2025.
September 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
As I say, it really does demonstrate why political leadership on racism matters - a non-trivial chunk of people will follow where leaders of their big party move. Heath and Wilson proved that in 1968, and Starmer and Badenoch are proving it in 2025.
I'm old enough to remember when British police were complaining about protesters being 'floppy', and how hard that made it for them. (Was it only last week?!)
September 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I'm old enough to remember when British police were complaining about protesters being 'floppy', and how hard that made it for them. (Was it only last week?!)
If Peter Mandelson did not disclose anything about his relationship with Epstein prior to his appointment or during his vetting, or if there's anything significant that is not public knowledge, then Trump has a potential blackmail/kompromat on him.
A horrific position for UK’s ambassador.
A horrific position for UK’s ambassador.
September 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If Peter Mandelson did not disclose anything about his relationship with Epstein prior to his appointment or during his vetting, or if there's anything significant that is not public knowledge, then Trump has a potential blackmail/kompromat on him.
A horrific position for UK’s ambassador.
A horrific position for UK’s ambassador.
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BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
August 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
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The CEO of a a multi-trillion dollar company went to the White House, openly handed the US president a gift made of gold, and his company got a special exemption to tariffs the president has illegally imposed.
Also, the Founders took bribery so seriously the Constitution bans it 3 separate times.
Also, the Founders took bribery so seriously the Constitution bans it 3 separate times.
August 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The CEO of a a multi-trillion dollar company went to the White House, openly handed the US president a gift made of gold, and his company got a special exemption to tariffs the president has illegally imposed.
Also, the Founders took bribery so seriously the Constitution bans it 3 separate times.
Also, the Founders took bribery so seriously the Constitution bans it 3 separate times.
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Enough. Gaza is starving. Ceasefire now. We must save as many lives as we can – and we have a plan.
My update to UN Member States on the steps necessary to stop this horror👇
t.co/VYrZUTHthP
My update to UN Member States on the steps necessary to stop this horror👇
t.co/VYrZUTHthP
https://www.unocha.org/considerations-delivery-humanitarian-aid-during-ceasefire-gaza
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July 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Enough. Gaza is starving. Ceasefire now. We must save as many lives as we can – and we have a plan.
My update to UN Member States on the steps necessary to stop this horror👇
t.co/VYrZUTHthP
My update to UN Member States on the steps necessary to stop this horror👇
t.co/VYrZUTHthP