Andrew Lightbown Theore0 Can the C of E learn a lesson or two from Tim Farron
Speaking of inclusivity and disagreement
David Walker Via Media.News A Changing View From Across the Pond…
Three related Church Times articles
Why I left church in my teens – A poll of parents has suggested that 14 is the average age when their children stopped going to church. Five people reflect on why they left as teenagers
Becca Dean It’s time to start listening – The insights of the young and frustration that they voice are gifts to be received
Hannah Barr What I wish the Church knew about young people – It’s hard to be a young person. What each needs to be shown is grace
Clifford Longley The Tablet Is it time for the bishops to make a ‘bonfire of their vanities’?
I welcome Andrew Lightbown’s piece on Tim Farron. I would add that the seeming contradiction between Farron’s voting record and his personal beliefs is resolved by his liberal convictions: everyone should be free to behave as they like, provided it causes no harm to others. I can see why Lightbown omitted this: it will carry little weight with those whose identity lies in being traditional/conservative, and who are in love with power. As for distinguishing between first-order and second-order issues, St. Paul sets us a glorious example. Being multi-cultural, he had worked out what elements of the Gospel were essential… Read more »