Turning God into some kind of celestial insurance policy is just mental.

Jesus calls us to a holiness that is positive, generous and openhearted. It's a difficult, daring challenge - do we accept it?

I am not particularly well-behaved.

Put not your trust in new leaders, better systems, new organisations or regulatory reorganisation. They may well be good and necessary, but will to some degree fail.

You see gay relationships that are just stunning in the quality of the relationship.

Banks need to think through their ethics very carefully, and many have done so. I dont know any bank that dismisses the concept of ethical banking.

There's something different about looking someone in the eyes and doing something dishonest to doing it over the phone or screen.