Unbelievable? Nigel Biggar on Christianity, Politics, Free Speech & the Future of the West
Dec 16, 2025
Nigel Biggar, an esteemed moral theologian and Anglican priest, dives into provocative discussions on colonialism and free speech. He shares his experiences with cancel culture and defends his views on the complexities of empire. Biggar argues for the necessity of nuanced conversations around reparations and stresses the importance of free speech in academia. He also touches on Christian engagement in politics, patriotism versus nationalism, and the role of faith in navigating cultural crises. An engaging insight from one of Britain’s leading ethical voices!
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Regent College Cancellation
- Biggar recounts a cancelled lecture at Regent College in Vancouver three weeks before travel with no reason given.
- He finds silent cancellations without explanation discourteous and suspect.
Reparations Are Historically Complex
- Biggar questions why Britain is singled out for reparations when slavery was widespread and involved African intermediaries.
- He highlights complexity in tracing responsibility across centuries and societies.
Evaluate Reparations Carefully
- Christians should care about victims and the poor but also scrutinise claims about collective historical guilt and practical remedies.
- Assess reparations claims with attention to historical complexity and contemporary consequences.