Evangelical options

David Baker  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Jul 2017
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Evangelical options

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Let’s consider some possible futures for Anglican evangelicals concerned about the Church of England.

Option 1: Remain and resist

This is the strategy from Lee Gatiss of Church Society, Bishop Rod Thomas and many others. In this view, the battle is not lost. As I write, the next bishops’ report on marriage and sexuality is awaited. Southwell bishop Paul Williams – who spoke at a Proclamation Trust conference a few years ago – says: ‘Whatever some would like to claim, the Church of England is and remains faithful to the teaching of Scripture on these matters…’ The new document ‘will be deeply rooted in and faithful to Scripture,’ he claims.

Proponents of ‘Remain and resist’ argue that previous breakaways (the Free Church of England, Church of England Continuing, etc.) are miniscule. It is also said that as long as there is space for evangelicals within the CofE, it still provides the best opportunities – and that liberalism may eventually self-destruct, even if it takes time.

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