All sexual ethics articles
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Opinion
Are all sins the same?
It’s complicated, says Ian Paul. He explains why the Bible give two different answers, and why it’s important for Christians come to the right conclusions on sexual ethics
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Opinion
Why I still believe the Church of England’s prayers for same-sex couples won’t work
The theological rationale published by CofE bishops in support of their proposed prayers to bless same-sex couples contain welcome honesty, says Sean Doherty. But the pastoral guidance is still fatally flawed and pleases neither side, he says
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Magazine Features
How to live for God in a secular age
Most Christians say the culture around us is becoming more and more hostile to our faith. What should we do in response?
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Opinion
Justin Welby is right. The Church must be clearer on teaching about sex
Bobbi Kumari was pleased to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury say the Church should be more unapologetic about the “basic rules of sexual morality” – but is the devil in the detail, she wonders?
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Opinion
The over-sexualisation of children must be stopped
Current teaching on marriage, sex and identity is not protecting our children from harm, says Dr Julie Maxwell. Christians must stand up for traditional values
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Opinion
If porn is OK, what’s wrong with watching it in the House of Commons?
Christians agree that porn is a dangerous subversion of God’s gift of healthy sexuality. But in a secular world where it’s widely accepted, why is everyone getting so excited about an MP caught watching it? Except, of course, if it’s not so OK after all
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Opinion
Most gay Christians don't feel safe in church. What's the answer? Stop idolising sex and get back to Jesus
Two thirds of LGBT+ Christians do not feel safe in Church. Is it any wonder, asks David Bennett, when we’ve idolised heterosexual love? This Valentine’s Day, he challenges us to remember that Jesus was far more interested in a greater love, and so should we be
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Magazine Features
What’s the biblical justification for welcoming gay people but denying them full membership?
Charmaine Yip delves into the scriptures to assess whether allowing LGBT people to attend church services, but preventing them from serving, is justifiable