Living in Love and Faith – a primer...

Revd Dr Ian Paul tells us what it’s about and why evangelicals outside the CofE should be aware and praying

How has the publication of Living in Love and Faith come about?

The Church of England has officially been discussing the whole question of sexuality, in particular same-sex relationships, for 50 years. After a series of reports, some controversial, and a process of ‘Shared Conversations’, it is no closer to agreeing on whether there are good reasons to change its understanding of marriage. When the bishops said this to General Synod, there was a minor rebellion, and as a result, this ‘teaching resource’ was developed.

What resources does it include?

The two main resources are a substantial book and a video-based course. The book has sections exploring what the Bible teaches, what has been happening in culture, what science says, how we handle disagreements as Christians. The course mixes personal stories from a range of people, reflection on Biblical passages, and times of discussion.