No other gospels are available
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of King Charles's desire to be defender of faith and the singularity of the Christian gospel.
As a licence fee funded service the BBC is not allowed to advertise. This means that whenever a brand name is referenced, for example Heinz Tomato Ketchup, the presenter must always add ‘other ketchups are available’. It’s become so familiar and so regular that adding this disclaimer has entered common usage. Many of us referencing a particular brand will add the disclaimer without thinking. It’s all become very amusing. But there are times when it doesn’t apply. When he was still a prince King Charles declared that he wanted to be defender of faith, rather than defender of the Christian faith which his coronation oath required. His actions, statements and intentions as King have made this desire explicit. Sadly, this decision to unilaterally rewrite a coronation oath is not in his nor any other monarch’s gift. It’s a truth to pass on rather than adapt in a changing world. It was Jesus who lived in a pluralist multi-faith society who declared, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’. So, you see the thing is this, when it comes to the Good News of God, no other gospels are available. The post No other gospels are available…
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