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Spectator
4 days ago
- Politics
- Spectator
Letters: Let the King choose the Archbishop of Canterbury
Supreme idea Sir: My colleague Fergus Butler-Gallie is right about the deficiencies of the Church of England's system for filling the See of Canterbury ('Canterbury fail', 12 July). May I make a modest proposal? Place untrammelled power of appointment in the hands of the sovereign. If there be no providence in Anglican polity we should become Catholics or dissenters. But if we think God is still working his purpose out through the Church by law established, we should have the courage of that conviction. Qualms about monarchs shaping the Church? It was Cyrus who brought the people of Israel back to Judea. We probably would not have the Nicene Creed without Constantine's muscular intervention. And it cuts both ways: remember who puts the crown on the King's head. God can use less benign institutions than the monarchy for good purposes. At any rate surely nobody thinks His Majesty, the Church's Supreme Governor, could do a worse job than the Crown Nominations Commission. And it would be quick. The Revd Joshua Rey, Vicar of Roehampton London SW15 Cross purposes Sir: Father Butler-Gallie should not be too distressed by the omnishambles surrounding the long-winded selection of the next Archbishop. The Church of England survives despite its prelates, not because of them. That witty Anglican monk and liturgical scholar, Dom Gregory Dix, said he was never sure when attending an episcopal consecration whether the huddle of clergy around the candidate was conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost or pulling out his backbone. And he suggested it might be significant that the sign of a bishop is a crook, and that the symbol of an archbishop is a double-cross. Francis Bown London E3 Slowly but surely Sir: Roger Lewis's account of an OAP coach trip ('Life in bottom gear', 12 July) reads like a gently mocking obituary for energy and ambition: all flasks, bus passes and slow progress eastward. But behind the tartan rugs and scheduled toilet stops lies something far more vital. After 60 years organising Sunday tea parties for older people, I've seen how such outings offer companionship, purpose and laughter to those who live alone. They are not retreats from life, but brief returns to it. Smile at their slowness if you will – but it's often the only thing moving in their lonely lives. Trevor Lyttleton MBE Founder and Chair 1965-2015 Contact the Elderly (Now 'Re-engage') London NW11 Towering example Sir: Your two pages of reflections (12 July) upon Norman Tebbit do him justice. After news of his death I stood outside his final home in the historic quarter of Bury St Edmunds. Yards away stands the eponymous Norman Tower, straddling the view at the end of his street. It radiates strength, purpose, solidity, resistance, all characteristics of Lord Tebbit. Where today in parliament is a person of such qualities? Brian Emsley Kennett, Cambridgeshire Peer into the future Sir: I was glad to see Lord Moore recognise that removing the hereditary peers is an oblique attack on the monarchy ('End of the peer show', 12 July). If we are serious about retaining a king we must argue to keep, or reintroduce, hereditary peers. The main obstacle, as I see it, is primogeniture. If women naturally inherited the titles as the first born, mirroring the Succession to the Crown Act, then much of the '21st century' argument would fall away. Jack Ruddy Hove, Sussex Law unto themselves Sir: Your issue this week contains an advertisement from the police asking us to support their pay claim. It also contains an article by Douglas Murray on the arguably wrongful arrest of a counter-protestor ('My tips to avoid arrest by the Met', 12 July). The police are completely out of touch with public feeling. If they want public support, they must admit that much of their policy today is wrong and needs to be completely changed. Not only must they back down over the incident Murray describes and many others like it, they must also totally reform their attitude to motorists. Michael Gorman Guildford, Surrey Healthy scepticism Sir: As a fellow Actonian I have followed (not in a stalker sense) and admired Toby Young for many years, but have never before known him to be paradoxical. Over recent years his Spectator column has revealed a healthy concern over the use of experimental medicines in the absence of long-term safety data, and only a few weeks ago a steadfast aversion to consuming food his wife has cooked with a black spatula, for fear of it causing cancer. But this week, in an enigmatic volte-face, we learn he has embraced a popular brand of weight loss injections, despite a number of signals reported even in the non-conspiratorial mainstream media of adverse side effects including death ('My sober assessment of the fat jabs', 12 July). I can only ask: who are you and what have you done with our beloved Lord Young? Robert Morley London W3 Stuck in the middle Sir: Madeline Waluigi Grant is right to praise the existence of middle names ('Notes on…', 12 July). However I would caution any parents-to-be from taking the additional step of choosing to use the offspring's middle name as their primary name. A lifetime of administrative hassle is the inevitable consequence. (John) William Hern Maidenhead, Berkshire
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Singer dedicates song to wife on Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 stage
'My grandmother could do better than that!' he jokes. The singer was well-suited to the early afternoon slot and got the early crowd swaying and singing along instantly. 'This one's for my wonderful wife who I've been with for 12 years now.' Beams Tom before launching into a sing-along version of Just You And I. A sweet moment that prompted every couple in the crowd to embrace in a beautiful moment. Singer dedicates song to wife on Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 stage (Image: LESLEY MARTIN) READ MORE: LIVE latest at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 as Snow Patrol to headline Sunday READ MORE: Huge TRNSMT act visits Gorbals pub and chats to staff READ MORE: I took £20 to TRNSMT 2025 and got less than I hoped for Tom's voice is incredible and only bettered by the Glasgow Green crowd belting out the chorus in the sweltering heat as he watches on, grinning from ear to ear. He was on fine form as he belted out each soaring chorus, showing off a dynamic range of both soft and high-energy songs in his arsenal. 'Cheers!' Tom cracks open a beer and salutes the crowd before ripping into Find Your Way Back Home. A bluesy-rock number which lets his guitar skills take front and centre as he rips into a solo. It's in these huge ballads that he really shows off his voice, stunning, soaring, while full of gravel and grit. Holy Ghost sees him urge fans to headband along, 'Your touch is biblical' is belted out and backed by powerful drums. Tom admits: 'I thought there was gonna be about five people here, so thanks for coming down early!' But he shouldn't have worried, as he pulled in one of the biggest afternoon crowds of the weekend. 'We played a gig in Ireland last night and haven't been to bed yet, so if my voice gives up at any point, sorry!' Jokes Tom. But he needn't have worried as the power of his vocals gives a sublime performance of Castles. Burn sees Tom show off his showmanship as he preludes the song with a call and response, joking: 'This is gonna be on telly later, so don't make me look bad.' What a way to get the Sunday crowd going, Tom's an absolute treat live and his genuine stage presence goes down so well. Finishing with his biggest hit, Leave A Light On, he told the Glasgow crowd, 'You don't know how much this means to me.' As Cammy Burns joins him on bagpipes for the song's triumphant crescendo, the sing-along is deafening. 'Glasgow it's been an absolute pleasure' signs off Tom before he leaves the stage - Tom the pleasure was all TRNSMT's.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jenn Osborne's 'Holy Ghost' explores the supernatural through redemption and truth
The makers of 'Holy Ghost' have unveiled the gripping trailer of Jenn Osborne's upcoming horror-mystery, and it promises more than just jump scares. Unlike typical ghost stories, "Holy Ghost" delves into themes of redemption, buried truths, and emotional reckoning. Set against an eerie backdrop, the film follows a deeply human journey wrapped in a chilling narrative. The trailer begins with eerie glimpses of a remote American town, accompanied by a chilling narration from Grace Brown-a young woman recently rescued from a kidnapper's farm. Her startling revelation that a long-deceased police officer was behind her rescue triggers a spine-tingling series of events. As Detective Madison Wells investigates, she's pulled into a world where the line between the living and the dead grows increasingly blurred. The trailer sets the tone for a gripping supernatural mystery. Jenn Osborne brings intensity to her role as Detective Wells, while Maya Adler's portrayal of Grace delivers emotional depth. Aaron Blomberg's haunting performance as the spectral officer adds an unsettling edge to the narrative, promising a ghost story layered with psychological and emotional complexity. Speaking about the film, producer Sandip Patel emphasized that "Holy Ghost" goes beyond a typical ghost story, exploring themes of redemption, truth, and the powerful grip of the past on the present. He noted that the trailer offers just a glimpse of the layered narrative that awaits audiences. Patel also shared that the film introduces a new style of horror-one that blends emotional depth with spine-chilling suspense. The upcoming horror thriller has been directed by 'Murshid' fame Shravan Tiwari. "Holy Ghost" is set to hit theatres across India on August 1, 2025, with distribution handled by Cinepolis India. Interestingly, NRI producer Sandip Patel, who is set to debut in Hollywood with "Holy Ghost," has already unveiled plans for its sequel, titled "Holy Father."
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Singer Cooper Alan Is Expecting First Baby with Wife Hally: 'Sweetest News'
Cooper Alan is going to be a dad! The 'Holy Ghost" singer, 29, is expecting his first baby with his wife Hally, announcing the happy news in a joint post on Instagram of a sweet video set to Taylor Swift's "But Daddy I Love Him." In the clip, the couple begins by sharing intimate moments in an open field, before they come together with Hally holding a sonogram strip. Alan is dressed in blue jeans and a white shirt, while Hally wears a long, flowy off-white dress. "Sweetest news we've ever shared - Praising God for this perfect gift!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍" the expectant mom wrote in the caption. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The country star and his high school crush tied the knot on Sept. 23, 2023, in front of 285 guests at the Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, North Carolina — something Alan tells PEOPLE he's wished for years. "I've wanted to marry Hally since the 10th grade and now it's official!" said Alan, who was friends with Hally in high school before they started dating in college. "I'm so happy to get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend." "Stepping into marriage with Cooper is without a doubt, the joy of my life," Hally told PEOPLE at the time. "Taking those sacred vows in front of everyone we love — but most importantly, in front of God — was so special to me." After their wedding, the two agreed they were excited for their future, including their "epic" honeymoon to Curacao. "We get to navigate all of life's ups and downs together as a team," Alan said. "We are going to have so many incredible moments as well as moments that pull us closer and make our love stronger. I'm just happy we get to do it all together as we build our family and create a legacy!" Hally added, "I'm most excited to do it all as husband and wife. I know we will experience joyous moments together and sometimes heartbreaking ones but I can't imagine doing it all without him by my side." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Alan and Hally got engaged in May 2022 after five years of dating. Alan popped the question in New York City, where they had their first date. "I've been waiting for this moment," he wrote on Instagram. "It's always been you 💍 ❤️ Here's to an incredible life together! I love you forever!" When asked what they love about each other, Alan and Hally both sang one another's praises. "Hally is the most generous, loving, thoughtful, and morally sound person I know," he told PEOPLE. "I am so confident that the moral compass of our family will always point in the right direction because of her. She loves with her whole heart and always thinks of how others feel. Her decisions are guided by her faith. It is an honor to be her husband!' "Cooper's heart is unlike anything I've ever known," Hally said. "He loves his people so so well and is kind to everyone who crosses his path. He is such a light and points people to the heart of Jesus in everything he does. I often find myself wanting to be more like him because he is all things good. I am so thankful I get to do life with him forever." Read the original article on People
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Pastor abuses, impregnates NJ church member, tells her to get abortion, feds say
The self-proclaimed pastor of a New Jersey church, which he founded with his wife, 'spread fear' among members through religious rhetoric and forced them into unpaid labor, including one woman he repeatedly physically and sexually abused, federal prosecutors said. Treva Edwards, 60, impregnated the woman he sexually assaulted inside his church over a span of seven years, then told her to get an abortion, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey. He and his wife, Christine Edwards, 63, who also described herself as a pastor, ran their church, 'Jesus is Lord by the Holy Ghost,' out of an apartment building in Orange, where they lured people into becoming members as part of a forced labor scheme between 2011 and 2020, according to prosecutors. Individuals facing hardship in their lives were targeted by the Edwardses, who preached that they 'would lose favor with God if they did not perform labor,' prosecutors said. Treva and Christine Edwards deprived church members of sleep, meals and had them perform work related to residential and commercial property maintenance in the Orange area, according to an indictment against the couple. Treva Edwards, who declared himself a prophet, and his wife told church members it was 'God's will' for them to work, according to prosecutors. Treva Edwards is accused of threatening violence and other punishments if they disobeyed him. Now, he's been indicted on charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, forced labor and a conspiracy to commit forced labor, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a May 10 news release. Christine Edwards is also charged with a conspiracy to commit forced labor. 'We will not comment on this ongoing litigation at this time,' Treva Edwards' federal public defender, Michael Alexander Thomas, said in a statement to McClatchy News on May 13. Christine Edwards' defense attorney, F.R. Chip Dunne III, told McClatchy News that she 'categorically denies the allegations' and said the charges are 'unfounded.' 'She has spent her professional life working to uplift others, acting with integrity, compassion, and dedication to her community,' Dunne said in an emailed statement on May 13. Required to work and pray For years, according to prosecutors, Treva Edwards used fear and religious rhetoric to manipulate his church members to control 'every aspect of their lives, and compel them to perform unpaid labor.' He and his wife obtained contracts for labor, then made church members carry out a variety of property-related services, according to the filing. The contracts were secured by Christine Edwards, through a property management company she worked for, prosecutors said. Church members were forced to gut and clean properties, remove bulk trash, clean sewage, move furniture, handle rodent infestations and shovel snow, the indictment says. Despite their work, they were never paid, according to prosecutors, who said the Edwardses 'kept the money (they) earned.' Treva Edwards controlled members through verbally and emotionally abusive behavior, threats of 'reputational harm, homelessness, hunger, spiritual retribution, punishments, and more hard labor,' according to prosecutors. They were required to work late hours, pray late into the evening and to wake up early to worship during church sermons that went on for hours, prosecutors wrote in the indictment. After working, Treva and Christine Edwards would allow members to have their first and only meal of the day, according to the filing. Members had to abstain from 'Five Loves' Treva Edwards preached to the woman he regularly sexually abused, and to others, that they had to give up five aspects of life if they intended to go to heaven, according to the filing. He told them they had to 'abstain' from 'Five Loves:' food, sleep, sex, money and pleasure, prosecutors said. Treva Edwards also discouraged them from getting medical care, telling them 'God would heal members who were in good standing with' him as their pastor, prosecutors wrote in the indictment. In late 2019, Treva and Christine Edwards held a 'struggle session' with all church members to prevent the woman he impregnated from leaving the congregation, according to the filing. In a statement, Ricky J. Patel, the special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations' Newark Division, said 'Treva and Christine Edwards turned a source of hope into a tool of fear by allegedly exploiting religious faith to manipulate victims and expose them to sexual violence and forced labor conditions.' Christine Edwards, according to her defense attorney, plans to argue against the government's accusations. She 'asks for privacy for herself and her family during this difficult time as she focuses on defending her good name,' Dunne told McClatchy News. Treva and Christine Edwards would both face up to 20 years in prison if they're each convicted of the conspiracy charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. If Treva Edwards is convicted of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, he'd face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and up to life in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. If convicted of forced labor, he'd face up to life in prison if the government can prove that the alleged forced labor was related to aggravated sexual abuse, prosecutors said.
