Tag: SSM

Christians are now being excluded from the public square. But we have brought it on ourselves

June 16, 2017

This article originally appeared on Premier Christianity I had originally entitled it ‘The End of Liberal Britain?’ but I prefer the Premier title!   By: David Robertson | 16th June 2017 David Robertson argues that Tim Farron’s resignation proves the Church needs to take a firmer stance on biblical truth   The prophecy was quickly fulfilled! … More Christians are now being excluded from the public square. But we have brought it on ourselves

The Secularisation of the Church of Scotland – What Really Happened at the Assembly?

May 26, 2017

A Report on the 2017 Decision to Permit Same Sex Marriage Much to no-ones surprise, the Church of Scotland General Assembly has just voted to accept the Theological Forum’s report which changes the Churches definition of marriage to include same sex marriages and to apologise to gay people for their previous understanding. I know there … More The Secularisation of the Church of Scotland – What Really Happened at the Assembly?

Is the Benedict Option the Best Option for Today’s Church?

April 10, 2017

  There is a new ‘cool’ book in town! It’s a New York Times bestseller, endorsed by Russell Moore, Archbishop Charles J.Chaput, and, the ultimate accolade, Carl R.Trueman!   How could I resist? Especially as it is subtitled “A strategy for Christians in a post-Christian nation”. With such endorsements, and always wanting to stay up with … More Is the Benedict Option the Best Option for Today’s Church?

The Tyranny of the Progressives – Another Step Backwards

December 2, 2016

  You may have missed it but yesterday was a significant day in the British Parliament.  It almost passed me bye, but in the providence of God I happened to be watching the UK parliament channel (as one does) and saw the seeds of the coming disaster being sown. Bigger than Brexit, more dangerous than … More The Tyranny of the Progressives – Another Step Backwards

Call Kaye – But Don’t Challenge the Status Quo

June 15, 2016

The wonderful Spiked online have some of the most insightful and stimulating journalism you will find. Not for them the bland shibboleths of contemporary culture. Although not Christian I sometimes think they have more of a prophetic voice than the pathetic whimpers that so often come from Establishment Christianity. Their article on the horrific Orlando … More Call Kaye – But Don’t Challenge the Status Quo

Et Tu Episcopus? The Scottish Episcopal Church and SSM

June 13, 2016

The Anglican Communion throughout the world upholds the biblical teaching on Same Sex Marriage (i.e. that it does not exist because marriage is between a man and a woman). The meeting of the Anglican primates at the beginning of this year was quite clear and they backed it up with promises of discipline for any … More Et Tu Episcopus? The Scottish Episcopal Church and SSM

A Rubicon has been Crossed – The Church of Scotland Assembly Decision on Saturday

May 23, 2016

  As I prepare for the Free Church Assembly beginning this evening, I have been reflecting on what happened at the Church of Scotland Assembly on Saturday. This from the BBC sums it up well: The Church of Scotland has voted to allow its gay ministers to marry. The General Assembly meeting in Edinburgh voted … More A Rubicon has been Crossed – The Church of Scotland Assembly Decision on Saturday

Is the SNP an Open Party?

December 15, 2015

Continuing my correspondence in the Courier re the Secularists witchhunt against an SNP candidate who professes Christian moral views.  The following letter was printed on the 14th – it is followed by my reply on the 15th… Pick candidate who fits views Sir, – Once again Rev David Robertson (December 9) repeats his immoderate views on secularist … More Is the SNP an Open Party?