This is right. There are real pastoral dynamics at play. But it cannot be that once a party chooses to take a position on a given question, the church can therefore no longer articulate the gospel’s position on that same question. Parties cannot determine how much of the gospel is right to preach.

Extended deadline for CfP for #SST25 It’s not too late to submit a paper proposal on the theme of Flesh & Blood Theologies or in one of the seminar streams. Deadline extended - proposals due 5pm GMT 15th Jan www.theologysociety.org.uk/information/...

Merry Christmas to everyone except my neighbours who are for some reason outside at 10.40pm and being very shouty.

Let’s see you at 21 Here’s me dressed as John Knox. You’re welcome.

It’s cruel that AAR is in San Diego the year I’m on mat leave. Missing pals and conversation is enough without the contrast between dark slushy Scotland and Southern California in November. And the absence of good tacos. 🙃

Hi friends, as we are new to this platform, we need to rebuild our network from the other place. Could y'all help us out a bit? A little bit of crowd sourcing can go a long way! Do share our profile with those in your networks who you think might be interested the Divine work we do here in Aberdeen!

Seems like it’s time to get back on here. For those who don’t know me irl, I’m a Scottish theologian interested in Barth, feminist and queer theology, political theology, sin, nations, Reformed stuff. Also tennis, literature, politics. Also mum to a 5 week old baby girl. Having serious AAR fomo. Hi.

Just a couple of scholars being scholarly at the NBA game in San Antonio tonight. Thanks @edcentric.bsky.social for the tickets!

Who do I get to see in San Antonio this weekend pls?

Look I know we all know this but it really is stark how much more difficult using the NHS is now than it was when I left for my PhD. And I will tell you what I think the answer isn’t: more privatisation.

U.K. friends! If you have left the church, consider participating in the brilliant Dr Cross’ research!

I am on the train from Amsterdam to Münster to talk about sin. And I’m feeling sad about the many sins of little Britain.

One time I was pulling a pint for one of the Bay City Rollers and my internal song accidentally became a very audible rendition of Shang-a-Lang. Because I’m a disaster. He did a good job pretending it didn’t happen.

I was thinking at church yesterday that a lot about me can be summed up by the fact that the two things absolutely guaranteed to make me cry every time are baby baptisms and Andy Murray crying.

I did not know Sonia especially well, but I am grateful to have witnessed someone so faithfully, honestly, and boldly meeting her death. Rest in peace and rise in glory.