Perhaps some conservative bishops have been misadvised otherwise and told that their hands are tied by the House of Bishops' commendation of the Prayers of Love and Faith. But it's not hard to see why such advice must be wrong.
It may be that, free from the burden of clerical persona and accountability, Calvin Robinson can find true freedom and maximum impact simply as a baptised Christian taking the culture and ideological fight to the enemy.
Some find its promise invigorating and transformative; others fear that proximity to power creates intoxicating intolerance among those who imbibe it; sterner critics consider it a toxic mixture that has strayed far from the New Testament model.
Resist the urge to consume the next portion of slop before moving onto the next thing
If pastors will protect Jesus' bride, the Church, and husbands will protect their brides, this world will radically change for the glory of Jesus and the good of all.
From Land Rover Defenders to combustion engines, from pharmaceutical chemicals to insurance services – the UK exports billions of pounds worth of goods to the US every year as our biggest export partner. But that may be about to take a hit.
I know that in today's politicised, polarised world it seems impossible to answer the question without immediately being accused of being 'right wing' or 'left wing', but let's have a go: what does the Bible actually say amid all the claims and counter-claims?
Is it wise or, indeed, biblical for church leaders to take political stances?
Musk's comments on Christianity go beyond casual admiration.
This World Leprosy Day, The Leprosy Mission's Peter Waddup exposes a tragedy unfolding in Nigeria.
Perhaps there is a role for such political comment (some might call it prophetic) but I suspect not at a service which is supposed to be about national unity.
Are the Church of England's bishops running scared from the problems caused by the prospect of gay wedding celebrations in parish churches across the country?
God is speaking directly to gay individuals and working in their lives, quite apart from any human involvement.
