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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Cancelled At Short Notice
- Nigel Biggar describes being cancelled from a Dublin school prize-giving speech at short notice with no explanation.
- He believes teachers protested his views on colonialism and reparations and management caved to an aggressive minority.
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.
Balance The Colonial Narrative
- Biggar argues the prevailing narrative about British colonialism is partial and omits positive contributions like abolition and spread of institutions.
- He urges a balanced historical view that recognises both wrongs and benefits of empire.