Julian Mann
A prayer for the Tories
Whatever our politics, this is a Collect we all need to pray because of the profound biblical truth about our total dependence on God which it internalises in such beautifully direct language.
Tough on hate speech may soon mean tough on any speech
It is easy to see how tougher hate speech laws could be used against orthodox Christian views on marriage, sexuality and gender.
Lambeth 2022: Two petitions, two very different positions on LGBT
A statement from Anglican bishops at Lambeth 2022 affirming the "holiness" of LGBT+ love "in committed relationships" is gathering signatures but the published list only serves to show just how marginal the Western revisionist agenda is in the Anglican Communion.
Archbishop of York appeals for unity despite deep divisions
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has tried to bridge the deep divisions at the Lambeth Conference over sexual morality by calling on Anglican Communion bishops to show unity for the sake of evangelism.
Divisions over identity and sexuality will 'not be solved at this conference', says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has told the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops that their disagreements over "human identity and sexuality" will "not be solved at this conference".
What now for orthodox Anglican bishops at the Lambeth Conference?
The orthodox archbishops and bishops of the Anglican churches in Nigeria, Uganda and Rwanda are boycotting Lambeth 2022 because they are not prepared to compromise on marriage and sexuality. Given the politicking over the Call on Human Dignity, their stand has very arguably been vindicated.
Lambeth 2022: a call to reaffirm traditional marriage and sexuality is proving to be the cat among the pigeons
With an almighty row looming over sexual morality, the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops worldwide looks set to make the recent ructions in the Conservative Party look like a teddy bears' picnic at the vicarage.
A question about Pride rainbow flags and cathedrals
An interesting exchange unfolded at the Church of England General Synod that says a lot about current divisions over homosexuality.
Discussion on marriage, sexuality and gender continues at Church of England General Synod
Church of England General Synod members meeting in York have been taking part in group discussions on marriage, sexuality and gender identity as part of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) "discernment process".
Church of England takes strong stand against assisted suicide
The Church of England's General Synod meeting in York has overwhelmingly passed a motion against legalising assisted suicide.
'We cannot allow them to win' - Foreign Secretary criticises oppressive regimes that persecute religious minorities
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has spoken of her desire to see a global 'Network of Liberty' take a united stand in opposition against oppressive regimes that persecute religious minorities.
Climate commitment at baptism services a step too far for some
Candidates for baptism in Oxford Diocese may also now be asked whether they will "strive to safeguard the integrity of creation".
Is academically selective state education contrary to Christian principles?
The privilege of learning about Christianity and its role in this island's story is surely a vital 'levelling up' exercise.
Why is Sheffield Cathedral so offended by Franklin Graham?
Graham's cardinal sin seems to have been calling homosexuality a sin. Yet in condemning the practice of homosexuality, Graham is totally in line with the traditional Christian sexual ethic.
Preaching the Gospel without fear despite trials and arrests
Preacher John Sherwood speaks to Christian Today about his arrest and trial, and the significance of his case for open-air preaching and Christian freedom of speech.
Christian street preacher cleared of hate speech charges
Pastor John Sherwood, the Christian street preacher arrested last year in West London for alleged homophobic hate speech, has been cleared in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.