Can charity law enforcement end bold preaching in the church?
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If you disagree with a pastor’s sermon, should reporting them be an option? Reverend Chris Demetriou of Rosyth Baptist Church was reported to the Scottish charity watchdog by the National Secular Society for making ‘misogynistic comments.’ So, can charity law restrict free speech in a church, and should clergy preach what is socially acceptable or biblical? Daniel Jones from Stewardship UK and Evangelist Dominic Muir discussed this with Esther Higham.
Released on 4 Nov 2024
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