Faith Facts

• An exhibition at Canterbury Cathedral features questions to God written in graffiti style, stirring strong reactions.
• Christian writer David Roseberry called it a sign of the Church of England’s spiritual decline, urging the Church to provide answers rooted in faith.
• Critics argue the display dishonors Christian tradition and responsibility, with voices from both the UK and international community expressing alarm.

Canterbury Cathedral has faced strong backlash for allowing a temporary graffiti art installation asking challenging questions about God and faith. Many believe such an approach strays from tradition and fails the mission of the Church to proclaim Christian truth confidently.

“What we’re seeing in Canterbury—questions everywhere, but no intention of finding answers—a cathedral full of inquiry, but little hunger for the proclamation of the truth. The artist asks, ‘Are you there?’ and the Dean calls it profound.”

The installation has drawn criticism for what some see as a failure to honor centuries of faithful stewardship, undermining the spiritual authority of the Church.

“This is not vandalism or persecution. It’s suicide,” David Roseberry warned, highlighting the need for courage in standing firm on Christian teachings.

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Faith Facts

• The Church of England has released a new guide called the ‘Twelve Joys of Christmas’ exploring overlooked aspects of the holiday.
• Author Nick Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury, emphasizes that joy can be found in tradition, family, and faith-centered celebration.
• The guide highlights how even earthly pleasures, like Christmas puddings and gift-giving, reflect God’s blessings and the joy of Christ’s birth.

This new Church of England guide brings attention to the simple joys and ordinary traditions of Christmas, encouraging people to recognize God’s presence in every moment. It reminds us that the ultimate joy of the season is found in remembering the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings to the world.

Dean Papadopulos calls believers to celebrate both the sacred and the everyday, cherishing moments with loved ones and appreciating God’s gifts. By exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar customs, families can connect their holiday celebrations with faith and Christian values.

“At Christmas, we celebrate the divine becoming visible in the earthly. Isn’t it just possible that in this other stuff—this decidedly earthly stuff—we catch a glimpse of the divine? I believe that it is.”

Let this season rekindle your gratitude for God’s faithfulness, as you gather with friends and family. May we each find joy in Christ’s coming, and share that hope with our communities.

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Faith Facts

• Canterbury Cathedral unveiled a graffiti-style art installation titled “Hear Us,” inviting visitors to write questions for God on its ancient walls.
• The project has drawn criticism from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, entrepreneur Elon Musk, and Christian leaders who argue it undermines the cathedral’s sacredness and tradition.
• Supporters claim “Hear Us” encourages spiritual reflection and conversation, while critics warn it signals a crisis of faith and reverence in the church.

This new installation challenges the proper role of sacred spaces, raising questions about how tradition, reverence, and faith are honored in worship. Christian leaders caution that abandoning long-held values opens the doors to confusion and weakens the church’s spiritual impact.

Many voices, including respected pastors and cultural commentators, urge a return to honoring sacred spaces as houses of prayer and places of truth, not platforms for fleeting trends or secular ideologies.

“It is weird to me that these people don’t see the irony of honoring ‘marginalized communities’ by making a beautiful historical building really ugly,” said Vice President J.D. Vance.

“Relentless anti-Western propaganda has made so many people in the West want to suicide their own culture,” Elon Musk posted.

“The leadership of Canterbury Cathedral may no longer have a sense of the sacred, but millions do. They have a duty to keep this a place of prayer and worship,” said Rev. Marcus Walker.

Young believers desire depth and reverence in their faith communities, not self-indulgence. As guardians of tradition, Christians are called to stand for truth and to preserve what is holy, ensuring that the next generation encounters Christ, not confusion, in places of worship.

Let us pray for restoration of holiness in the church and boldness to proclaim Biblical truth, upholding the legacy of faith for future generations.

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