I’ve responded to this question briefly before in response to claims made on social media that Complementarianism is novel. I want to return to it again here in response to Andrew Bartlett’s book because one of his starting arguments is that both complementarianism and egalitarianism are novel positions. Bartlett, offers a necessarily brief survey of… Continue reading How novel is complementarianism?
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Who is imposing their religious views?
The Justice Secretary Shabana Mahood has come out strongly against assisted dying. She has made it known that she has religious views that underpin her position. Lord Falconer who has himself attempted to bring an assisted dying law into force through the House of Lords has complained that people should not impose their religious views… Continue reading Who is imposing their religious views?
Assisted dying bill – why I’m not signing the EA’s letter
The Evangelical Alliance have produced a letter signed by some of the key lobbying groups such as Christian Concern etc and invited church leaders to add their names. I won’t be signing the letter and I thought it might be helpful to explain why, especially given that I’ve been trying to get people’s attention in… Continue reading Assisted dying bill – why I’m not signing the EA’s letter
The response we are looking for
This is the next in our Bible Communications series.. Today we start to look at application.
Talking to Andrew: The start (hopefully)of a conversation about complementarianism and egalitarianism
Earlier this week, I shared by review of Andrew Bartlett’s book “Men and Women in Christ.” AS I indicated in the review, I consider this book to be a good representation of a position differing to my own. I suggested that the best complement I could give it and the author would be to engage… Continue reading Talking to Andrew: The start (hopefully)of a conversation about complementarianism and egalitarianism
Welcome to the feast
Meals provide a frequent setting for Gospel events to the point that at least two authors have picked up on this as the basis for book themes and structures.[1] Jesus is offered hospitality by various hosts, Pharisees through the tax collectors. These seem to be at least semi public affairs, hosts may have wanted to… Continue reading Welcome to the feast
#Worthy
The theme for our church’s Christmas events this year is “Worthy?” We are planning two carol services, a traditional style service with classic carols and readings on the 15th December in the evening and a family, nativity service on the 22nd December. We’re also planning for something on Christmas Eve and possibly Christmas Day too.… Continue reading #Worthy
Assisted dying and the gagging of informed debate
The bill to introduce assisted dying is a private members’ bill , its recognised that the matter is an example of a conscience vote where MPs should be given a free vote. Parliamentary time has been freed up for the bill with the Prime Minister’s approval. Since the Bill was published, a number senior Labour… Continue reading Assisted dying and the gagging of informed debate
How to listen to sermons
Here is another little e-book. Partly this arose because there is perhaps a need for training to listen to as well as to preach sermons. Partly it’s because thinking about how we should listen to sermons affects how we think about preaching them too. this short book covers different types of sermon including expository, topical… Continue reading How to listen to sermons
Assisted Dying: Fear or hope?
The Assisted Dying bill is due to be debated on the 29th November. I did eventually get a reply from our MP this week. She indicated that she is mindful to vote against and continue to push for better funding of palliative care. This reason is actually pretty crucial. There are a number of pragmatic… Continue reading Assisted Dying: Fear or hope?
