Today’s headlines report that the Burmese military has rounded up 100 Buddhist monks in midnight raids, this after growing dissent in Myanmar culminated in large protests headed up by thousands of monks. Read on for more information about the monks, who are calling for democratic reforms, and their place in history as a religious movement standing against tyranny.
So now that we’ve seen a number of Bishops’ responses and many reactions around the blogosphere, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson encourages all Episcopalians to engage in “careful reading, reflection and discussion,” and to study the document carefully, then engage their Bishops in conversation. And to pray for all.
There’s a fine line between being political and working with government to achieve social aims, but the newly installed archbishop of Hong Kong is determined to not cross it. “Paul Kwong, 56, told parishioners that his church will not get involved in political movements, including the call for universal suffrage, but will continue to work with the government to better the lives of the people.”
Additional bishops’ reactions to the HoB response; the press starts to move out to a wider view of the situation; the Nigerians and their allies move the goal posts, and the Anglican Scotist argues against self-righteous rhetoric.
Sometimes in trying to figure out what one thinks, one comes across someone who has already thought it.
The worldwide Anglican Communion was not so prominent 30 years ago. As the global economy has taken shape, a global Communion emerged in prominence and consideration along with it. And just as a global economy knows no borders, ecclesiastical relationships that cross borders and jurisdictions follow the same pattern of connections that criss-cross the planet and minimize the importance of local communities.
Lord, we often fold our hands in prayer,
when we should really jump for joy
because you come to us as rescuer, as Savior,
cleaning up the mess we make of our lives,
putting together what we pull apart.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord.
Rejoice, my spirit, in God my Savior.