I just wanted to pick up on this tweet. I think that it runs with a number of misconceptions and confusions. First, a misunderstanding of what we mean by things like original sin and Total Depravity. The choice of wording in the tweet suggests that the doctrines require us to regard people, including babies and… Continue reading Is the protestant position on abortion contradictory?
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Why we don’t want to weaponise prayer
The other day, I wrote about the lady who was arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. Some commentary made it sound as though a random person, simply passing by and praying had been arrested for a one off, incidental event. The reality was that their arrest followed a series of actions on their… Continue reading Why we don’t want to weaponise prayer
Is it against the law to pray silently in my head?
There’s been much controversy created around an incident in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham where a woman has allegedly been arrested for the crime of praying silently in her head. As is often the case, the details suggest a situation that is a little more complex. You can watch the actual arrest here. You… Continue reading Is it against the law to pray silently in my head?
On Human Rights, Down Syndrome and abortion: That devastating Appeal Court ruling against Heidi Crowter
Last week, the Court of Appeal ruled against Heid Crowter in her campaign to see the law on abortion changed. Currently, the law allows abortion after 24 weeks where a foetus has a serious handicap or Downs Syndrome. Heidi had argued that this discriminated against people with Downs Syndrome and therefore went against their human… Continue reading On Human Rights, Down Syndrome and abortion: That devastating Appeal Court ruling against Heidi Crowter
Euthanasia and the real choice: A culture of life or a culture of death?
The other day, I wrote about concerning proposals coming out of Canada which could have profound and disturbing consequences. The proposal is that medically assisted dying (euthanasia) should be made available for those with disabilities and for children, even under 1 year old. The purpose for this is said to be that this would enable… Continue reading Euthanasia and the real choice: A culture of life or a culture of death?
What abortion is really about
Imagine if you heard that we were close to eliminating the following conditions: autism, asthma, MS, COVID-19, sight impairment, cystic-fibrosis. Initially you might think that sounded positive. That is until you saw how it was being achieved. The Daily Telegraph this week has an article talking about the elimination of Downs-Syndrome within a generation. How… Continue reading What abortion is really about
When did you last hear a pastor addressing abortion?
I’m planning over the next week or so to look at how we as churches address some of the ethical and pastoral issues that matter to people in our congregations. Last week, I ran a twitter poll asking my followers about when they’d last heard a pastor talk about particular issues. The first issue was… Continue reading When did you last hear a pastor addressing abortion?
We need to stand with Heidi
This last week was a disappointing one for those who care about life and human rights. Heidi Crowter has been campaigning to change the law which permits abortion of babies up to term if they are considered severely handicapped. That includes children with Downs Syndrome. In her own words, Heidi says: What it says to… Continue reading We need to stand with Heidi
A man of their time?
Over the past year there’s been much discussion about how we should relate to and view Christians from previous generations, especially those who tend to hold hero status amongst us. This has been provoked by the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the tearing down of statues erected to historical figures often with a reputation for philanthropy but… Continue reading A man of their time?
A breakthrough attack on abortion ethics will come at some point
The biggest concern in public health at the moment is that an escape mutation of the COVID-19 virus will emerge. This variant will have the ability to break through the current immunity defences of vaccines and natural immunity leading to a new wave of serious illness, hospitalisation and sadly deaths. The hope is that vaccine… Continue reading A breakthrough attack on abortion ethics will come at some point
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