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Playlets with Purpose

RealityBites’ lively new theatre-in-education project plans to bring Christian perspectives and a focus on worldviews to GCSE and A-Level Philosophy, Ethics and Religious Studies students. Building on the rich resources Mark Roques has developed over many years, we aim to take actors and workshop leaders into schools and colleges to Read more…

By Thinking Faith Network, 10 monthsAugust 7, 2022 ago
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How to worship trees today

You might have heard of the expression ‘touch wood’. It is a popular saying in the UK. It is a relic of tree worship that ruled the roost in pagan times. By touching wood we invoke the protection of a tree spirit. It is a pagan ritual. Often unnoticed. This Read more…

By Mark Roques, 11 monthsJuly 18, 2022 ago
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Trees, Forests and Worldviews

I’ve been thinking a lot about trees recently. I love them. We have some great trees where we live in Horsforth in Leeds. My favourite tree is the Great Boab tree (Oz). What’s yours? We are all aware of how trees are being chopped down all over the world. We Read more…

By Mark Roques, 11 monthsJune 29, 2022 ago
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The Inspiring Story of August Francke who transformed a German City

Story August Francke (1663 – 1727) was a German preacher and social reformer who established an orphanage and inspired George Muller. One day he had to pay the construction workers but he did not have any money and so he prayed to God for provision. At the end of that Read more…

By Mark Roques, 12 monthsMay 31, 2022 ago
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Jimmy Savile’s Worldview

A Chat about Jimmy Savile Consider two conversations about Jimmy Savile on the streets of Leeds. Less Fruitful Conversation “My name is Don. I believe that my good deeds will allow me to go to heaven after I die.” “You cannot earn your salvation. Just believe in Jesus.” “I am Read more…

By Mark Roques, 1 yearMay 12, 2022 ago
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The Danger of Trusting in Lucky Charms

Chat about Lucky Charms Less Fruitful Conversation “My name is Debby and I have two lucky charms. What do you think about that?” “I can see no problem with lucky charms. Whatever works for you.” “Thanks for that. I feel reassured because the charms protect me.” More Fruitful Conversation “My Read more…

By Mark Roques, 1 yearApril 11, 2022 ago
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Putin and Dawkins: why I’m tempted to return to the atheism of my youth

In recent weeks I have been thinking about my life. I was an atheist from the ages of 13 to 21. Then I became a Christian at university. I am now almost certain that I will be returning to atheism. Here are some reasons for my decision. Like many I Read more…

By Mark Roques, 1 yearMarch 7, 2022 ago
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Do you pray to a 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet motorbike?

Consider two conversations about motorbikes on the streets of Leeds. Less Fruitful Conversation “My name is George. I love my Honda Goldwing motorbike. What would Jesus say about that?” “Talking about motorbikes is worldly. Can I tell you about Jesus?” “No thanks. I’m going for a ride on my Honda.” Read more…

By Mark Roques, 1 yearFebruary 14, 2022 ago
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Telling RB Stories in the toughest area in Leeds

RealityBites is now working in one of the most deprived areas in Leeds. When my good friend and co-worker, Mark Yeadon invited me to bring my storytelling gift to the Welcome café in Burmantofts I was excited but also apprehensive. I knew that RB stories and questions work very well Read more…

By Mark Roques, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2022 ago
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Gangster Films and Discipleship

Chat about Gangster Films Consider two conversations about Gangster films on the streets of Leeds. Less Fruitful Conversation “Hello, my name is Derek and I love watching gangster films. Is that ok if you are a Christian? “I believe that it is wrong to watch gangster films when you could Read more…

By Mark Roques, 1 yearDecember 16, 2021 ago

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  1. Philip on New Age Faith and the Cosmic Ordering ServiceMay 24, 2023

    Blessings upon you, Mark, for highlighting in your brief article the sheer folly of the notion that we human beings…

  2. steve smith on New Age Faith and the Cosmic Ordering ServiceMay 24, 2023

    You wonder if the universe, on such a view, would (or could!) ever "choose" (is that the appropriate word?) to…

  3. Roy Clouser on New Age Faith and the Cosmic Ordering ServiceMay 22, 2023

    Good one, Mark! You are right on point: Pantheism has no alternative but t deny that evil is real, and…

  4. Duncan Stow on New Age Faith and the Cosmic Ordering ServiceMay 22, 2023

    Really helpful article Mark - So much of the new age thinking seems to ignore the problem of evil -…

  5. Ted Newell on New Age Faith and the Cosmic Ordering ServiceMay 21, 2023

    I had an afternoon with a sincere well-educated Indian man lately. To him, Nothing is impossible if we grasp how…

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