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The Christian problem with good works
Are we justified by faith or by good works? Churches today are still influenced by some of the debates that inflamed the Reformation era. Protestants like Martin Luther opposed Catholic teaching, arguing that we are justified by faith rather than … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Ethics, Society, Theology
Tagged equality, Euergetism, flattery, good works, hierarchy, Peter
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Page 1 of the Bible on what matters
Some issues just don’t go away. The biggest concerns facing the world today are modern versions of old ones. This post argues that the first chapter of Genesis has its own distinctive take on them. And it’s right.
Sex and the Church’s past
If you are following the Church of England’s agonisings over same-sex partnerships and the Living in Love and Faith project, you’ll be interested in Giles Goddard’s post on Via Media. Drawing on Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age, he says that … Continue reading
Posted in Churches, Ethics, Gender, Marriage & sexuality, Theology
Tagged contraception, early Church, equality, Giles Goddard, homosexuality, Living in Love and Faith, Sex, sexual renunciation
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Law makers and breakers
Why do we respond so strongly to Cummings’ drive? Continue reading
The meaning of the Magnificat
The Magnificat as Luke’s Christian programme Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Economics, Ethics, God, Politics, Society, Theology
Tagged childbirth, equality, gospel, Human rights, Luke, Magnificat, Mary, poverty, power, sanctity of life, status, wealth
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Social mobility or equality: which is more godly?
There is a good article in the Guardian by Selina Todd on the tension between social mobility and equality. Written in the context of a disagreement between Conservative and Labour Party policies on education, it argues against social mobility and … Continue reading
Camels, needles, and the snares of wealth
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. So said Jesus, according to Mark. This is an edited version of a sermon … Continue reading