A SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'Doyle writes beautifully, trenchantly, near-irrefutably' Richard Dawkins'Thought provoking and entertaining. Andrew Doyle's intellect dazzles' Jimmy Carr'A lovely blend of righteous polemic and wishful thinking' Julie Burchill'A magisterial read . . . divinely inspired writing and commentary from one of the most thought...

'Impassioned, scholarly and succinct' The TimesFREE SPEECH AND WHY IT MATTERSFree speech is the bedrock of all our liberties, and yet in recent years it has come to be mistrusted. A new form of social justice activism, which perceives language as potentially violent, has prompted a national debate on where the limitations of acceptable speech should be drawn. Governments throughout Europe have enacted 'hate speech' legislation to c...

'A sober but devastating skewering of cancel culture and the moral certainties it shares with religious fundamentalism' Sunday TimesEngaging, incisive and acute, The New Puritans is a deeply necessary exploration of our current cultural climate and an urgent appeal to return to a truly liberal society.The puritans of the seventeenth century sought to refashion society in accordance with their own beliefs, but they were deep thinkers who we...

'A fantastically timely book written by one of the smartest thinkers in Britain' Piers Morgan'Impassioned, scholarly and succinct' The TimesFree speech is the bedrock of all our liberties, and yet in recent years it has come to be mistrusted. A new form of social justice activism, which perceives language as potentially violent, has prompted a national debate on where the limitations of acceptable speech should be drawn. Government...

'A sober but devastating skewering of cancel culture and the moral certainties it shares with religious fundamentalism' Sunday Times'Andrew Doyle has written a masterful broadside against the woke that will also discomfit the anti-woke, proposing to both the radical notion that rather than being identities, we embrace our status as individuals' CriticEngaging, incisive and acute, The New Puritans is a deeply neces...

A SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'Doyle writes beautifully, trenchantly, near-irrefutably' Richard Dawkins'Thought provoking and entertaining. Andrew Doyle's intellect dazzles' Jimmy Carr'A lovely blend of righteous polemic and wishful thinking' Julie Burchill'A magisterial read . . . divinely inspired writing and commentary from one of the most thought...

Can the ‘reality’ of the Eucharist be maintained online?Author C. Andrew Doyle, in a well-researched and thoughtful study of both virtual reality and liturgy, argues that the Eucharist is not a formulaic rehearsal of words and rituals but an embodied and lived experience. This requires a shared place and presence. While the church should not shy away from virtual ministry, we should be wary of using the technological realm for the celebration of the Eucharist, an a...

An essential guide to resisting the challenges of modern life while staying true to the Christian faith.Unabashed Faith is a roadmap for living a vibrant, resilient, and authentic Christian life in today's world. Whether you're new to Christianity or looking to deepen your faith, Andy Doyle's progressive message will empower you to confront modern challenges and reinforce a practice of faith. In his accessible voice, Doyle offers a unique vision to help re...

Una nuova minaccia incombe oggi sulla nostra società: quella che proviene da individui che, sognando un mondo più giusto, chiedono più censura “per il bene di tutti”. Questa nuova forma di autoritarismo sostiene la messa al bando o il divieto di circolazione di tutte le idee che essa non condivide, e percepisce il linguaggio stesso come una potenziale minaccia da sorvegliare e disciplinare. Ma tali buone intenzioni flirtano pericolosamente con il totalitarismo: la cancel culture, la sistem...

Episcopalians newly discovering their church home or long-time members who may have forgotten why they love the church will appreciate Unabashedly Episcopalian. Bishop Andy Doyle has mined the Baptismal Covenant and his own experiences leading the Diocese of Texas. The result is a heartfelt, smart and practical book that calls Episcopalians to wake up to the church's unique gifts and story, and equips them to share that witness in their neighborhoods and out in the world.

La libertad de expresión es la piedra de toque de todas nuestras libertades y, sin embargo, en los últimos años, cada vez está más en entredicho. Una nueva concepción de la "justicia social" basada en la identidad, que considera el lenguaje potencialmente violento, ha puesto en el orden del día dónde han de trazarse los límites de lo que es aceptable decir y se busca impedir la difusión de ideas cuestionables. En Europa se han promulgado leyes contra los "discursos de odio" y los gigantes ...

Provocative readings of biblical stories, with thoughts on what they are saying to the church.Inside the Church, we are constantly and consistently reading the gospels through the lens of supporting our own institution and structure. This prevents us from hearing the critique Jesus offered in his own day and his emphatic and persistent call to be and do differently now (Matthew 23:1–12). Stories include Widow’s Mite, Rich Young Ruler, Destruction of the Temple, Sea...