Author Archives: Revd. Anthony Martlew, L. Th.
TO SLEEP OR NOT TO SLEEP
The subject of death is never far from our thoughts, for all of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. From the beginning of history it has played a major part in man’s affairs. During the era of the Egyptian pharaohs, no expense was spared to help their departed Kings into the next…
CHAPLAIN’S PAGE – THE CONGREGATION OF ISRAEL
That monstrous tool of Satan which has stalked the nation for nearly two hundred years is once again in the news, Disestablishment! The importance of this subject cannot be overstated. It concerns all of us who love our history and our nation. The vast majority are unconcerned what goes on behind closed doors, where our…
CHAPLAIN’S PAGE – Weapons Of Mass Destruction
The above quotation was familiar to all of us some years ago when it was believed that Saddam Hussain was in possession of such weapons. Throughout history it has been man’s aim to think up more effective ways of killing his fellow humans. With the invention of gunpowder, here, he thought, was the ultimate weapon…
CHAPLAIN’S PAGE – NO NEUTRALITY
DURING World War II, a few European nations remained neutral. Although they were not directly involved in hostilities, nevertheless, they were affected in a number of ways. Sometimes even their ships were sunk although their neutral flags were flying. Life is such that what happens in one corner of the globe has repercussions elsewhere. We…
CHAPLAIN’S PAGE
BLACK SABBATH Christians could learn a lot about life from listening to heavy metal, according to a Church of England cleric. The Rev. Rachel Mann claims that the much-maligned music demonstrates the “liberative theology of darkness”, allowing its fans to be more “relaxed and fun” by acknowledging the worst in human nature. She says that,…
