Almost all the early Christian Fathers were opposed to the death penalty, even though it was of course standard practice across the ancient world.

True worship doesn't put on a show or make a fuss; true worship isn't forced, isn't half-hearted, doesn't keep looking at its watch, doesn't worry what the person in the next pew is doing. True worship is open to God, adoring God, waiting for God, trusting God even in the dark.

To get overprotective about particular readings of the Bible is always in danger of idolatry.

What many people today assume Christianity to be is basically Plutarch plus Jesus.

If you have never felt or known the sheer power and strength of God's love, take another look at Jesus dying on the cross.

I guess, as an Anglican, there's always room to move, which can be a dangerous thing, but also a very healthy thing, because bits of the great biblical tradition which you haven't fully plugged into before you've got the space to grow into... not least, the sacraments.

Jesus, to be sure, often spent long times alone in prayer. But he was also deeply at home where there was a party, a kingdom party, a celebration of the fact that God was at last taking charge.