By Bernard Randall2024-01-26T14:48:00
Former school chaplain, Bernard Randall says he was sacked for gross misconduct and reported to the Government’s anti-terrorism programme after delivering a sermon which contained Christian views on sexuality
In June 2019, I delivered a sermon.
As the ordained Church of England chaplain at Trent College, a school with a Church of England foundation, preaching during a Church of England service in the Church of England chapel (you get my drift…), I didn’t expect any trouble.
The topic was the clash between the views of LGBT activists and majority Christian teaching on marriage, the reality of sex, and gender identity.
Although a sensitive topic, I highlighted the unacceptability of personal attacks or abuse, and encouraged respect for those with whom we disagree. I explicitly said make up your mind, and that if you agree with the LGBT activists that’s fine. You can read the sermon in full for yourself here.
But for my trouble I was reported to the police…
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