I’ve noticed a tendency in terms of contemporary hot potatoes to assume that, or at least act as though, the debate is binary. I’m thinking specifically of the complementarian/egalitarian, EFS and Concupiscence debates. What I mean is this. Often a specific theological position is developed in response to a perceived error, this may not be… Continue reading Theological debate is not always binary
Tag: Disagreeing well
Further reflections on right to life campaigning
In my articles looking at the controversy concerning the Keswick Convention and CBR-UK/Brephos, I wanted to primarily deal with why it is absolutely fine for Christian organisations to differ from and not want to be associated with the actions of other Christian organisations. This should not be taken as an act of disunity, nor, even… Continue reading Further reflections on right to life campaigning
It’s okay to be a socialist … it is even okay to be a right-wing
The other week, I wrote about the danger of allowing our political philosophy to drive our beliefs and actions instead of our faith and theology. At the same time, this does not mean that we have to absolve ourselves from all involvement in and engagement with politics. Personally, I find politics fascinating. I was involved… Continue reading It’s okay to be a socialist … it is even okay to be a right-wing