Why are Christians such Homophobic Bigots?
May 6, 2017
Here is the latest Solas ‘Short’ – you can access it on Youtube, Facebook and on the Solas Short Answers This also ties in with my article on Tim Farron – Is Gay Sex a Sin?
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The Rise of Scotland’s Radical Preachers – The Daily Mail
March 27, 2017
It is unusual for a mainstream secular newspaper to run a major series on the state of the Church in Scotland – but the Daily Mail has done just that. The journalist John Macleod has written a perceptive and insightful analysis – part three of which was published on Saturday. I attach the article below, … More The Rise of Scotland’s Radical Preachers – The Daily Mail
Short Answers – Is Belief in God just like Belief in Santa?
December 15, 2016
I am totally loving the way that the Lord is developing Solas since Andy Bannister joined us as director. He and Al have developed a great partnership in producing these high quality popular short videos. Here for example is the one on Christmas – I’m thinking of using it on Sunday at our carol service….why … More Short Answers – Is Belief in God just like Belief in Santa?
Its Time for Nicola Sturgeon to Call A National Day of Prayer
December 7, 2016
This was published in the Scotsman today – you can read the original Here The Headline was somewhat bizarrely – “When Jesus Christ was conscripted for the War Effort” – which was not what I was saying….Here is the complete text of what I originally wrote… It’s Time for Nicola Sturgeon to Call a National Day … More Its Time for Nicola Sturgeon to Call A National Day of Prayer
Sexuality, Society and the Church -Janet Parshall
October 28, 2016
Click this link Janet Parshall – In the Market for the latest Janet Parshall show. In the light of our upcoming Solas conference on Sex and Sexuality – Sex, Society and the Church I thought it was relevant that we looked at the whole issue of What is Humanity?
The Christian Hope – (The Scotsman Article)
September 27, 2016
This is my article in The Scotsman today. You can get the original by clicking the link – (or better still buying a paper and passing it on to others)….There is also a superb article from the Catholic Bishops Council on the same page….below is the text with the two parts in block quotes that were left … More The Christian Hope – (The Scotsman Article)
Big News – Andy Bannister becomes the new full time director of Solas
September 1, 2016
A few years ago Gordon Wilson, the former SNP leader, and myself met together and discussed how we could encourage Christianity in the public square and encourage Christians to get involved. We did not want a political organisation but rather one that practices and trains in persuasive evangelism. So we set up the Solas Centre … More Big News – Andy Bannister becomes the new full time director of Solas
Investigate Extremist Christians!
August 2, 2016
I suppose it was to be expected. After the crushing defeat for the Scottish government at the United Kingdom Supreme Court over their Named Person scheme, we not only had the spin which sought to turn it into victory, but then, sadly, the intimidation and mockery which has become so much part of the current … More Investigate Extremist Christians!
Naming and Shaming – The Named Person Scheme
July 29, 2016
You can read the report I wrote for Christian Today about the Named Person scheme Here The following is an expanded and revised version… In an astonishing and unusual decision the UK Supreme Court has struck down a Scottish government law, the Named Person Act, by a majority of 5:0. There are many aspects to … More Naming and Shaming – The Named Person Scheme
What Have the Christians Ever Done for Us? Apologetics 101 No.13
April 16, 2016
This is no.13 in the apologetics series for Christian Today – you can get the original Here If the Church is supposed to be the ultimate apologetic for Christ (“all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another”), it seems as though the case for Christ is very weak! … More What Have the Christians Ever Done for Us? Apologetics 101 No.13
