2018 Editorial Blogs
2018 has seen further evidence of a revisionist trajectory in the Church of England, but mission is still continuing at local level. Gafcon and the vision of global orthodox Anglicanism continues to provide hope and security. Anglican Mainstream intends to continue to provide regular news and comment on the critical issues facing the church in 2019.
Selection of Editorial Blog Posts 2018, by Andrew Symes
C of E and the debates on sexuality and marriage
Synod debates about liturgy open up new questions of truth and religious freedom
Humanism, the collapse of faith and the need for new methods of apologetics
When public opposition is necessary
Fluid families good, nuclear families bad?
Diocese of Oxford: a case study in radical inclusion
Sex and the new generation: education and the gospel in a secular society
The secular, postmodern re-shaping of church and society
More rubicons crossed, more anxiety about the future
Also: Anglicans and Transgender A series of reflections from 2015-2018
Church of England and mission
Society’s dystopian trends and the church’s response
University missions provide signs of hope amid Anglican decline
The C of E: money for mission, but what about method and message?
Did we witness social action/evangelism ‘holy grail’ on BBC documentary?
A pastoral fantasy – or could it happen?
Gafcon and global orthodox Anglicanism
Evangelicals, differentiation and the global church
Unstable C of E shows need for Gafcon vision
Authentic Anglicanism: global with boundaries, or ‘inclusive’ and Western?
Faint praise for Gafcon offers no solutions for the C of E or the Communion
The visit of Archbishop Foley Beach: ACNA, Gafcon and lessons for the UK church
Miscellaneous topics
Understanding more about Israel
Strong, clear Christian witness at March for Life
Can we learn from ancient prayer books?
Evaluating the new influential philosophers
Herald-angels, other spiritual beings, and the church