By Peter Ould, on July 31st, 2012% One of the criticisms levelled at a conservative reading of Scripture on human sexuality is that it demands of those with same-sex attraction too much when it implies that those who don’t marry someone of the opposite sex should remain celibate. We are told that such a demand is unconscionable, that it is unacheievable.
In response . . . → Read More: How Achievable is Celibacy?
By Peter Ould, on July 27th, 2012% I wanted to add some form of contribution to recent debate over whether there is decline in numbers worshipping in the Church of England. I took some figures from the Statistics department of the Archbishops’ Council and analysed them on a diocese by diocese basis to try and assess whether the Church was really in . . . → Read More: Church Decline in England?
By Peter Ould, on July 25th, 2012% Apparently, the apocalypse has begun in Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Deputy First Minister, today confirmed she will bring forward legislation but said it will include “important protections” for clergymen, teachers and parents who oppose the move.
She said she is working with the Home Office to amend UK equalities laws to ensure that celebrants cannot . . . → Read More: Gay Marriage in Scotland
By Peter Ould, on July 22nd, 2012% Right folks, let’s chew the cud together.
After the departure of Richard Turnbull, Wycliffe Hall will shortly advertise for a new Principal. Any sensible suggestions? I have one idea but I want to hear your suggestions first, both for what is needed and who a good candidate might be.
Take it away…
. . . → Read More: Summer Speculation – Wycliffe Hall
By Peter Ould, on July 20th, 2012% Just utter genius. Gee-knee-uz.
and if you don’t get it, the original
By Peter Ould, on July 18th, 2012% You wait ages for a study on gay parenting to come and then loads appear round the corner at once.
Daniel Potter has published a paperin the Journal of Marriage and Family examining the issue of gay parenting from the perspective of academic gain in early years education. By using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study—Kindergarten . . . → Read More: Daniel Potter on Gay Parenting

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Two Final Things Aber mit der Heimat
geht man immer herum,
durch die Welt,
dort und dort
Peter Handke
No one could describe
the Word of the Father;
but when He took flesh from you, O Theotokos,
He consented to be described, and restored the fallen image to its former beauty.
We confess and proclaim our salvation in word and image.
Kontakion of the Triumph of Orthodoxy

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Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin
and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts
whereby we call you Father:
give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service,
that we and all creation may be brought
to the glorious liberty of the children of God;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
God’s Word Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. (Proverbs 16:3, ESV)
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