Maybe it was inevitable that once same-sex marriage was on the books activists would double down on their goal of indoctrinating our children with postmodern notions of sexual experimentation and gender change. Well, inevitable or not, that’s the stage the sexual revolution has now reached. Under the guise of reducing bullying and improving self-respect, the... Continue Reading →
What’s wrong with the Church of England’s new LGBT Pastoral Principles?
The Church of England at its General Synod today launched a new set of ‘Pastoral Principles’ for ‘Living Together Well’. The principles, commended by its House of Bishops, are said to ‘focus on LGBTI+ issues but apply to wider issues of diversity’. They are strikingly similar in substance and tone to the principles put forward... Continue Reading →
What are conservatives waiting for? Repeal this ridiculous Equality Act
It's been obvious for some time now that identity politics is a barely disguised war on white men. Too many white men in British public life and the workplace is the common complaint – too ‘male and pale’, to use the offensive yet socially acceptable phrase. It’s a ridiculous idea from any objective point of... Continue Reading →
Should we extend the boundaries of ‘gospel freedom’ in sexuality?
The Bishop of Bangor in the Church in Wales, Andy John, has written an Episcopal Letter outlining a theological and scriptural justification for marrying same-sex couples. The letter is worthy of proper consideration because of its very fair and clear (albeit brief) exposition of both the conservative position and Bishop Andy’s own affirming position. Notably,... Continue Reading →
Marriage isn’t just an ‘option’ – it’s the gold standard for family life
Family life is more richly varied than ever before, says the BBC. There it is – the not-so-subtle dogma of the progressive creed. Diversity is always good – never dysfunction, always rich variety. And who could object to rich variety? Like a box of Quality Street, each brightly wrapped modern family arrangement as sweet as... Continue Reading →
Why it’s right for churches to split over gay marriage
Among Bible-believing friends I increasingly hear the view that, while they are sure the Bible is against gay sex, they are not convinced the issue is so important as to be a reason for churches to split over. The reason they think this is they regard sexual morality as a ‘second order’ issue, which unlike... Continue Reading →