Part 148. Dialogue and insults.

Two recent events have raised the profile considerably of those seeking full inclusion in The Salvation Army United Kingdom & Ireland Territory. The Pride event in London was supported by Regent Hall. The premises were adorned with supportive material and love and hospitality shown to marchers.

The second event was the commissioning of new officers. It has been the subject of comment that there was more than a scattering of rainbow badges worn in support of full inclusion.

The anticipated backlash from fundamentalists spouting dodgy theology was quick to surface on social media. Nastiness and blatant homophobia from supposed Christians much in evidence. Those of us who support full inclusion are greatly encouraged by the two events. We recognise that the virulent entrenched homophobia (masked as biblical truth) within the Army shows it may be a long slow road to full inclusion. Let's pray that the new General is bold and decisive and authorises territories to determine the extent of inclusion on their patch.