In France and Italy farmers are seeking permission to shoot wolves, and in Norway animal rights activists are boycotting lamb in protest at the limited cull of wolves that their government has allowed.
Last night, I watched Jamie Oliver cooking lamb over an open fire in the southern Italian mountains. He was helped by a traditional shepherd and shepherdess, who said the recipe had to be simple, ‘because of wolves destroying the flock. You can’t leave the herd for a second.’
Those who live with wolves know just how dangerous they are, which is why Jesus’ words should shock us to the core: ‘Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.’
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One of the most insightful speeches at the Church of England's General Synod in July came from The Revd Lindsay …