Man, not God

David Robertson’s denunciation of Ruth Davidson ends by accusing her of claiming “to know better than Jesus” but I have no doubt which of them usually shows such hubris (Letters, 3 July).

The few Biblical passages that seem to directly prohibit homosexual activity usually refer to something entirely different from the long-term commitment in gay marriage.

In fact not everything in scripture captures God’s timeless will and some passages are clearly shaped by the cultural norms and theological presuppositions of their authors.

The early church acknowledged that much written in the Old Testament did not reflect God’s will when it set aside circumcision, kosher laws and banning the disabled from worship. (REV DR) JOHN CAMERON

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