One response I saw from a senior Christian leader to the Krish Kandiah, Thought For the Day episode was that this wasn’t really a “massive Christian liberty or free speech issue.” Now over the years, prominent Christians and Christian organisations have been quick to announce that this or that issue was not only a matter… Continue reading The point about free speech is that you don’t get to pick and choose what the issues are
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Getting to the truth about abortion clinic buffer zones
There’s recently been a lot of attention on cases concerning the exclusion zones around clinics. Stories of people being arrested and charged for simply praying silently or holding up signs saying “Here to talk, if you want” have even reached the attention of JD Vance, the US Vice-President who sees them as an example of… Continue reading Getting to the truth about abortion clinic buffer zones
Banning Street Preaching?
A report in the Daily Telegraph describes plans by Rushmoor Council to get an injunction against Street Preachers. In this video I look at the rights and wrongs of such a case and why it matters for Christians. I also talk about For those who prefer reading to watching. My key points are. Situations like… Continue reading Banning Street Preaching?
Private prayer or public protest
Here’s a letter that I recently sent to Evangelicals Now, I don’t know if it will get published but you can read it here. Dear Editor, In his recent article, David Robertson claims that the Scottish Government has lied about private prayer in homes within exclusion zones. He then provides a link to a “fact check”… Continue reading Private prayer or public protest
Can you be sacked for exercising free speech?
This is a one off Faithroots Podcast looking at the implications for wider Christian public engagement following the Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Kirsty Higgs.
Why you shouldn’t get upset when the celebrity professor tweets
I’m going to make a prediction. At some point over this weekend a minor celebrity secularist, probably someone holding a professorship in the public communication of science or suchlike will tweet something mildly offensive and ignorant about Christians and the Gospel’s claims about Jesus’ death and resurrection. This will be followed by several responses from… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t get upset when the celebrity professor tweets
Be careful with your offence
When Steve Chalke infamously used his punchline comparing Penal Substitution to “cosmic child abuse” a lot of people picked up on how offensive this was towards God. I think Chalke’s defence would be that it could not be offensive to God because the God he believed in had not punished his son on our behalf… Continue reading Be careful with your offence
The offence of the cross should be enough offence for us
Did you see the news reports about he woman at Hyde Park speakers corner who was stabbed by a Muslim? Initially it was presented as a faith issue. Christian brings the Gospel in words, Muslim responds with violence. Did you see the further detail? Yes the confrontation was around Christians and Muslims but no it… Continue reading The offence of the cross should be enough offence for us
Censorship, criticism and editing
Well, that’s twice in a row now! On two separate occasions I’ve been accused of trying to get someone censored. The first was when I challenged David Robertson’s Premier Christianity article about Donald Trump’s twitter account being suspended. The second follows my suggestions for a bit of editing to an article by John Benton for… Continue reading Censorship, criticism and editing
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