Robinson and Honest to God
Bishop John Robinson's Honest to God (1963) popularized situation ethics and radical theology, arguing for a morality grounded in love rather than rules. The book scandalized traditional Christians while inspiring liberal theology, demonstrating situation ethics' public resonance.
Real World
When Honest to God was published in 1963, The Sunday Observer serialised it under the headline 'Our Image of God Must Go', selling out every copy — a bishop's theology book became a national news event, showing how radical Fletcher-inspired ideas reached beyond the church into mainstream British culture.
Exam Focus
When 'assess' questions cite Robinson, link him explicitly to Fletcher and Tillich to show the connected liberal theological tradition.
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