A preacher has claimed Jesus had a ‘trans body’. But I’m not offended
By 
George Pitcher2022-12-01T12:05:00
When a research fellow preached an Evensong sermon at Trinity College Cambridge that claimed Jesus has a “trans body”, congregants were outraged. But Christ doesn’t need us to be offended on his behalf, argues George Pitcher
Related articles
-
Regular ColumnistsWhy God’s preferred pronouns are he/him
The Church of England is considering alternatives to referring to God as “he” after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms. Some have said a change in language would make the church more inclusive. But Lois Tverberg disagrees. She argues Christians should embrace the fact that God chose to reveal himself through male images in the Bible
-
OpinionIf you're free to worship God, these 3 other freedoms will follow
This year’s Reith Lectures are underway. And they’re a fascinating reminder that serving God is perfect freedom, says George Pitcher
-
OpinionUnbiblical ideas are everywhere but Christians are shrinking back in silence. Our church leaders must be bolder
Schools are teaching children dangerous ideas from a young age and extreme laws around gender are being passed in Scotland, argues Graham Nicholls. He believes church leaders need to be much more courageous when it comes to teaching on sexual ethics
More from Opinion
-
OpinionCelebrate the ceasefire. But remember peace is more than the absence of war
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is to be celebrated, says George Pitcher. But true shalom demands justice too
-
OpinionCanterbury Cathedral’s graffiti merely raises questions. Our world needs answers
A brave act of inclusion or a misguided stunt? The new graffiti-style art installation inside Canterbury Cathedral has divided opinion, with even the Vice President of the USA wading into the debate. Rebecca Chapman notes that if a Cathedral can’t point people toward gospel truth, then the church is in serious trouble
-
OpinionI run a Christian awards ceremony, but Forrest Frank is right. If the trophy becomes the goal, we’ve all failed
Forrest Frank’s decision to avoid Christian award shows has stirred loud debate. Founder of StepFWD awards, O’Neil Dennis, welcomes Frank’s refusal to take the stage. It reminds us we must not worship the gift, but the source of the gift, he says
- Issues
- Topics A-Z
- Writers A-Z
- © 2025 Premier Christianity
Site powered by Webvision Cloud