May 2009 Archives

Dr. John Ross has written another helpful reflection on matters relating to the recent General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, here.... continue

James Eglinton just sent in this story.  Portentous or what?... continue

To avoid creating further grief for my colleagues at Ref21, I have posted my thoughts on the Church of Scotland decisions over at Scott Clark's place.  Thanks to Scott for accommodating me.  ... continue

Given that the church IN Scotland is much wider and deeper than the Church OF Scotland, I found John Ross's blog very stimulating and thought-provoking. Is it time to re-draw the map? Read John's piece here.... continue

David Meredith has blogged here, and David Robertson can be heard being interviewed for a local news station here.And Willie Philips response to his own congregation here.... continue

From David Meredith, Free Church of Scotland minister (Smithton/Culloden)   The news from Scotland is that the General Assembly of the Church ofScotland have voted 326 to 267 to allow a practising homosexual to beminister at Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen.The... continue

We have just posted a piece by Phil Ryken in which he reflects on aspects of life for his grandparents during World War II.... continue

More from Marquart, this time on the history of liberal advocacy of tolerance in the Missouri Synod in the late 60s and early 70s:One question...ought to be faced.  It has to do with the well-known claim of the 'moderates' that... continue

Here's another quotation from Marquart, this time on the language of `politics:'Church politics, like beauty, is largely in the eye of the beholder.  My "politics" is likely to be somebody else's "responsible leadership" and vice versa.  It all depends on... continue

Readers of Ref21 will know that, given my understanding of the importance of the church and her courts, I don't like trials by blog, petition, or tabloid press.  When someone has an issue with an office bearer in their denomination,... continue