Dr Aaron Edwards: ‘We assume that causing offence is unchristian. But that’s nonsense’
By 
Sam Hailes2024-04-26T12:57:00
The former theology lecturer on why he still stands by the viral social media post that cost him his job
This is a story about 47 words that changed Dr Aaron Edwards’ life and career, potentially forever: “Homosexuality is invading the Church. Evangelicals no longer see the severity of this [because] they’re busy apologising for their apparently barbaric homophobia, whether or not it’s true. This *is* a ‘Gospel issue’, by the way. If sin is no longer sin, we no longer need a Saviour.”
The offending post on Twitter (now X) went viral within minutes, with many Christians calling for Dr Edwards to remove it and apologise. Among those who objected were his employers, a Methodist Bible college, who told the lecturer to take it down. When he refused, he was suspended and ultimately sacked.
Related articles
-
Regular ColumnistsWhat would Jesus say…about the things we own?
As she moves into 2026, Gemma Hunt takes a critical look at the items on her bookshelf, and considers what her possessions may be communicating about her faith in Jesus
-
ReviewsLinguistic diversity is God’s blueprint, not his curse
This book challenges the idea that linguistic diversity is a curse, arguing instead that God delights in speaking through many languages—affirming his truth while honouring our distinct cultural identities
-
Magazine Features5 places you wouldn’t expect to find a chaplain
From strip clubs to racecourses: meet the Christians taking God’s presence into places others fear to tread.
More from Interviews
-
InterviewsStrahan Coleman on chronic illness, mystery and meeting God in the dark
Musician Strahan Coleman was touring the world and seeing God do amazing miracles when daily panic attacks unexpectedly struck and he was left bedridden at home for two years. He talks to Emma Fowle about learning to trust God in the midst of suffering, overcoming church hurt and why his charismatic encounters with God have started to look more contemplative
-
InterviewsHeidi Baker on miracles, healing and loving people who want to kill you
Miraculous reports of healing and revival surround the globally renowned missionary, Heidi Baker. But she has also spent years living under the shadow of extreme persecution in northern Mozambique. Here, she explains how God confronted her with the call to love Islamist terrorists even as she was facing an active threat of kidnap
-
InterviewsMultimillionare banker John Studzinski: ‘The more money I make, the more I can give away’
He’s on first-name terms with popes and prime ministers and has given much of his wealth away. But Catholic philanthropist John Studzinski believes generosity isn’t just about money – time and talent matter just as much as treasure.
- Issues
- Topics A-Z
- Writers A-Z
- © 2025 Premier Christianity
Site powered by Webvision Cloud