Remember, remember the fifth of November. But what can Guy Fawkes Night teach us about religious freedom today? As Scotland prepares to debate legislation touching on freedom of speech, belief and conscience, Logos Scotland explores the challenge of protecting people from harm while safeguarding the hard-won freedoms of us all.
The Chancellor promises hope for the future, but what does it really mean for a nation to flourish? Looking beyond the Budget’s numbers, Logos Scotland explores the importance of family, community, leadership and belonging, and asks where our hope ultimately comes from.
First comes marriage, then comes baby. Or does it? Scotland’s birth rate is falling, but it seems we’re not having fewer children because we don’t want them. Logos Scotland’s research reveals a striking gap between the families we imagine and those we actually have. So what’s stopping us? Money, modern life or have we simply lost the joy of having children?
As the debate over asylum and immigration becomes increasingly polarised, are we losing sight of the people at its heart? Shona Haslam explores how Christian principles of compassion, dignity and responsibility can help churches navigate political divisions, welcome those in need and build stronger communities.
Jonathan Fraser – a Christian look at loneliness and belonging in Scotland and its impact on public policy. Logos Scotland has conducted extensive research over the last year into the issue of loneliness and belonging in Scotland. This seminar will dive deeper into that report, survey results and what that means for public policy in Scotland … [Read more…]
Christians for Independence (CFI) is a nationwide organisation of people who would like to see Scotland become a country where the Christian values of justice and compassion are the governing principles; we believe that building a society based on these values, which are shared by many Scots, can best be done in an independent country. … [Read more…]
The Revd Dr David Hilborn BA, MA, PhD SFHEA is Academic Dean of the London School of Theology. He was previously Principal of Moorlands College and St John’s College, Nottingham. Before that, he helped to establish St Mellitus College, London. He was Head of Theology at the Evangelical Alliance UK from 1997 and 2006 and … [Read more…]
Faith in the Public Square – 24th April 2026 Welcome to Logos Scotland 2026 Conference We are delighted to welcome you to this years conference. Today is going to be a day of discussion, debate, meeting and talking about how our faith intersects with the public square in Scotland today. Please do ask questions, take … [Read more…]
Scottish Christians have become “politically homeless” and vast numbers don’t know who to support at the Holyrood elections in May, according to a new study.
Full Agenda for our exciting conference, just 2 weeks before the Scottish Parliament elections. Join us at this pivotal time for some great conversations and debate.
New Webinars from Logos Scotland examining the Biblical principles behind asylum and immigration and how, as churches, we can respond.
The vast majority of Scots Christians are deeply concerned about abuse, negative comments and attitudes experienced by Christian politicians in the media according to a survey by think tank Logos Scotland and more than 70% feel the Scottish Government does not support them. With faith and politics increasingly in the headlines we thought it timely to ask Christians and non Christians about how they felt in Scotland today, living and expressing their faith, and viewing politics and the news.
We need to earn the right to speak with a massive swathe of new MPs. In my 30 years of lobbying politicians one thing I have learnt is that they will listen to you more if you have proven to be a solid friend. Not someone who is only in touch when you want to complain about something, but someone who will write and say – well done, thank you.
But, when someone exits the political stage, something really interesting happens, everyone develops a grace and compassion that is rarely seen in politics. People start being nice to each other and leaving the stage with a graciousness that has been previously unseen. Gone are the jibes across the Parliamentary chamber, and now everyone is saying that they were best buds really and how much respect they actually hold for each other.
Elaine Duncan, CEO of Scottish Bible Society Cllr Kieran Turner. Cllr James Bundy
This report is not about politics, it is about policies. It does not favour one political stance over another or agree with one party or another, but instead asks those in power to think about where do we begin from? What is the lens through which you are seeing this issue? What should the founding principles of any asylum policy be?
Logos Scotland is interested in hearing your thoughts on politics, government, policy, civic engagement, and faith. This is your chance to express your opinions and contribute to the conversation. Participating in the survey is a great way to make your voice heard. http://tinyurl.com/LogosFaithSurvey
It is hard to be in this space of politics. It has its own rules and its own ways of working, it isn’t for everyone, and sometimes it is better left to the professionals. But we cannot allow those who take the lead to feel unsupported or isolated. I am sure I am not alone here in thinking about the verse Exodus 17:12 When Moses’ arms grew tired, Aaron and Hur brought a stone for him to sit on, while they stood beside him and held up his arms, holding them steady until the sun went down.
Last week was a big week in the Scottish Parliament. Humza Yousaf delivered his first Programme for Government which sets out the proposed Bills and policies for the coming year for the SNP/Green coalition Government. We asked some of friends to tell us whet
her they think it will deliver for Scotland.
Twenty years ago this week that Alastair Campbell famously said “We don’t do God”. On 5th May 2003 Tony Blair was giving an interview to Vanity Fair when his head of communications interrupted the interview with what was probably a throw away quip but it has gone down in history as a mantra to live by for many politicians.
Twenty years on, do politicians still not do God or have times changed?