It sounds like something straight from George Orwell’s “Ministry of Truth”. But it is in fact language that the Scottish parliament’s equalities committee are using as they explore out-lawing “conversion therapy”. The committee has concluded that religious teaching and prayer about sexual identity should only be permitted if it’s conducted in a “non-directive way” (para …
It seems to me there’s nothing more counter-cultural we can teach our children at the moment than the statement: “It’s not your body!”. We’re (rightly) eager to teach our children the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch. We don’t want them to be abused or to abuse others. But how do we arm them intellectually …
Is going to church in a pandemic selfish? It’s not hard to see how this could become a question that Christians will start to face. Chris Whitty very helpfully explained in a press briefing: “The trouble with a pandemic or an epidemic infection like this is if I as an individual increase my risk, I increase …
Let me start with two caveats. Firstly, I’m called to be a minister of Christ’s eternal kingdom, not the United Kingdom. I’m not a politician, or qualified to talk politics and economics. I’m no expert in these areas. Secondly, I don’t believe the United Kingdom, or the British Isles, or London, will be around forever, …
The children of Isacchar “had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chr 12:32). “Understanding of the times” is a really good thing to pray for. While we don’t want to be “carried about by every wind of doctrine” (Eph 4:14), and just jump on trends around us, we do want …
