Solidarity by Rowan Williams review – what does it really mean to stand by someone?

The former archbishop delves deep into a word that is easy to use on social media, but hard to follow through on You don’t need to scroll far down a social media feed to find someone expressing “solidarity” for the victims of cruelty or injustice. A show of solidarity feels more emphatic than expressing support or sympathy. As Rowan Williams argues, it can act as “a moral intensifier”, positioning us squarely alongside the victim. It can also be a declaration of innocence, a way of distancing...

By Joe Moran