Ian Paul

Abusive behaviour from General Synod CEEC conservative evangelical members

Abusive behaviour from General Synod CEEC conservative evangelical members

Perhaps not every member of CEEC and EGGS is as abusive and arrogant as Ian Paul and Sam Margrave, but they seem to do nothing about asserting a different Christian vision. I have been unable to settle all week. The sheer invasion of spaces that are in theory healthy spiritual Christian spaces for those following the path of Jesus towards a Kingdom of God in which justice and unconditional love, beauty and goodness are primary qualities is deeply disturbing. How is it that neither of these two men understand the damage they cause?

Ian Paul's shocking view - allowing gay clergy to marry reminiscent of Nazi Germany

Ian Paul's shocking view - allowing gay clergy to marry reminiscent of Nazi Germany

The Rev Ian Paul, member of the Archbishops’ Council, General Synod, and a leading conservative voice told students at an Oxford Union debate on Thursday that allowing gay clergy to marry would amount to state interference in religion reminiscent of Nazi Germany. He provided the evidence that underpins my conclusion that there is no relationship between faith in the Mystery named God, a mystery manifest in the life and teaching of Jesus and experienced mystically in the essence and energy of unconditional, infinite, intimate love.

The dangerous theology of Ian Paul

The dangerous theology of Ian Paul

Ian Paul published a long blog in response to Richard Coles’ ‘honest reflections’ in a Times article published on April 17th.in the context of Richard’s retirement from parish ministry. I have written a response to Ian, edited and improved with the help of Changing Attitude England’s steering group. want to go public in order to comment critically on Ian’s thinking. He raises questions that affect me deeply and intimately as a gay man, a priest who is partnered and in love and retired from active ministry.