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November 26, 2012

By-election candidate misleads voters over same-sex marriage

I have today sent the following letter to Winston McKenzie, the UKIP candidate in the Croydon North by-election (due on Thursday):
November 12, 2012

Justin Welby and the chances for change

Like millions of other people, I'm praying for Justin Welby as he prepares to take up his new job at Canterbury. I wish him all the best. As the media go over every detail of his life and beliefs, there is a danger that we put our trust in a new archbishop to save the Church. This would be a problem whoever had got the job.
July 25, 2012

Christians on both sides as Scotland plans same-sex marriage

Faith groups are divided on the Scottish government's announcent that they will push ahead with a bill to give legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
July 12, 2012

The reality of the 'Keep Marriage Special' campaign

The 'Keep Marriage Special' campaign has attracted publicity with claims that the legalisation of same-sex marriage could lead to incest and illegal immigration. A look at the groups and individuals behind the campaign suggests that gay and bisexual people are not the only targets of their hostility, suggests Symon Hill.
July 12, 2012

'Queers for Jesus' challenge church and society with radical blog site

As heated debate continues on same-sex marriage, people who regard themselves as “queer followers of Jesus” say they want to make their voices heard.
July 8, 2012

United Reformed Church votes to host same-sex civil partnerships

In a historic move, the United Reformed Church has become the largest faith group in Britain to decide to bless same-sex partnerships on its premises.
June 24, 2012

Bishops break ranks over same-sex marriage

Two Church of England bishops have said that a Church statement strongly opposing same-sex marriage does not represent the views of the Church's membership.
June 15, 2012

Sex, money and church attacks on government

This week, several UK churches have been objecting to government attempts to redefine things.
June 13, 2012

Church of England faces backlash from own members over same-sex marriage

The leaders of the Church of England are facing strong criticism from within their own ranks for their attack on same-sex marriage yesterday.
June 12, 2012

CofE and same-sex marriage: Serving society or protecting privilege?

The Church of England have today issued their formal response to the government’s consultation on same-sex marriage. They had a great opportunity to acknowledge the diversity of views within their own ranks and to move on from the defensive tone that characterises so many Christian contributions to debates over sexuality. It is an opportunity that they have completely missed.