Episode 76 - Is It Time to End the Church of England?
We've come to expect the politically correct and increasingly “woke” posture of many of the Church of England’s official statements and policies in recent years. Recent announcements on issues such as race, Islam, sexuality, and even evangelism, showcase a desire to “play nice” with the secular and multicultural political establishment rather than offering a genuinely prophetic voice. But is the CofE’s descent into ever more progressive viewpoints is inevitable? What about those who seek to reform Anglicanism from within, restoring its evangelical roots? Is there a case for disestablishing the Church of England altogether? What would we lose (or gain) if we did? Andy (a reluctant Anglican) and Aaron (a Methodist exile) dive into this entirely non-controversial topic with the usual mix of wit, wisdom, and insight. RESOURCES ETC MENTIONED IN THE SHOW * CofE Press Release: https://bit.ly/48XQiEF * CofE "Healing, Repair and Justice" report (see clause 32): https://bit.ly/49Pnj7u * Justin Welby's Ramadan video: https://bit.ly/3PjxqJt * ChatGPT's attempt at impersonating the Archbishop of Canterbury: https://bit.ly/4c9ZkBt * Michael Hampson, "Last Rites: The End of the Church of England " (Granta, 2006) * Ben Merkle, "The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great" (Thomas Nelson. 2009)