A line in the sand
Calvin warned Christians when faced with 'open enemies of the truth' they must be careful of 'the heat of contention'. But they must not 'appear to flatter by keeping silence'.
Many evangelicals have been silent following the announcement that Rowan Williams is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, a man known for his heterodox teachings with regard to basic Christian sex ethics. Others have made muted or ambiguous statements that de facto concede the principle-namely that encouraging sexual immorality is a secondary issue over which Christians are at liberty to disagree. Others have given a positive welcome.