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Martin Davie
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A new province for traditionalists in the Church of England?
In line with the Pauline principle that we should not say to other members of the body of Christ 'I have no need of you' (1 Corinthians 12:12-26), the creation of new province along the lines sketched out here would mean that the Church of England could stay together, says Martin Davie.
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GAFCON IV and the revolution in world Anglicanism
The old Anglican order has gone, and Lambeth needs to accept this reality.
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What is the right way forward for the Church of England after General Synod?
The bishops don't seem to have given themselves time to do the tasks they have set themselves and the tasks themselves seem to be either impossible or unnecessary.
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What's wrong with the House of Bishops' proposed same-sex prayers?
We should pray for everyone, but that there are some things for which we may not pray.
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Why Ben Bradshaw wants the Church of England to break its contract with the English nation
Neither Bradshaw nor Parliament as a whole should seek to force the Church of England to cease preaching the truth.
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An Anglican theology of monarchy
That King Charles is the new king is without doubt, but why is he king, and what is the nature of his calling as the king? Theologian Martin Davie answers these two questions from the perspective of the Church of England's traditional teaching.
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Thinking rightly about love
A statement circulated at the Lambeth Conference affirming the "holiness" of LGBT love is not only theologically misleading but also spiritually dangerous, writes Martin Davie.
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Too many bishops have failed to challenge prevailing Western thinking on gender, sexuality and the unborn
They have failed to challenge the prevailing autonomy of Western culture but have instead increasingly insisted under the mantras of 'diversity' and inclusivity' that Christians should accept and affirm people's choices about how they want to live their lives
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Thinking theologically about the proposed ban on conversion therapy
To say that this proposed legislation is controversial would be an understatement.
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Applying the wisdom of Augustine to the abortion and transgender debates
In a fallen world we will always be tempted to make a decision because it feels right rather than because it is right.
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Important lessons from a neglected Christian writer
If asked to list important lay Christian writers from the twentieth century, people tend to list names such as GK Chesterton, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. One name that will probably not figure is John Buchan.
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How can we trust God when bad things happen?
It is precisely because God is sovereign and orders all things according to His plan and purposes that we can have hope and peace, writes Martin Davie.
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The book of Revelation and the passing of political powers
It is Jesus Christ who brings in the only political regime that will last for ever.
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What does the Bible mean when it calls Jesus the 'Son of God'?
The Bible describes Jesus as Son of God in two different ways.
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Is the NHS really God's key instrument of healing?
The afflictions tackled by the NHS are only reflections of the fundamental problem facing human beings
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