The registering of civil partnerships creates a dilemma when both parties are Christians and ask for a blessing. The issue and the scriptures are here revisited.
John Bell is an itinerant member of the Iona Community who has written a few songs, authored a few books, visited a few countries, met a few people and seen a few things. Among his spiritual ancestors, he is pleased to recognise Ehud the Benjamite, Mary Queen of Scots and Ned Ludd.