Tag Archives: Church of Scotland

Turning the Gospel Promise into a Law Threat

Speaking of matters missional. . . I am struck by the motivation that missions proponents sometimes use to justify their efforts. Having grown up in a faith mission environment, I have some familiarity with the ploys designed to generate gifts for missions and even cajole youth into full-time Christian service. As a kid even I… Read More→

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How Radical was Margaret Thatcher?

Actually, according to some British academics I know, very, but that’s another story. Thanks to Scott Clark via Martin Downes via Cranmer comes the text of the Iron Lady’s speech before the 1988 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Here are some of the highlights: Perhaps it would be best, Moderator, if I began… Read More→

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