Maggi Dawn has an interesting post that starts off addressing questions about Christology and the emerging church, and how the latter has received some criticism for not having enough of the former. She goes on from there, however, to address how we as Christians engage the non-Christian world we often find ourselves living in.
For the Bible Tells Me So, a documentary by Daniel Karlsake about conservative Christian families coming to terms with their children’s homosexuality, had its Washington premier last night. The movie features interviews with Bishop Gene Robinson and his parents. Find out more about the film here.
Tobias Haller is in the midst of a writing an intellectually rigorous, yet stylistically accesible defense of same-sex relationships. It’s must reading for anyone who argues on behalf of the full sacramental inclusion of gays and lesbians in the life of the Church. Parts one through six are available here.
Loyalist Episcopalians in dioceses affiliated with the Anglican Communion Network feel isolated and lack access to important information to help them plan for their future, said Bonnie Anderson, president of the House of Deputies, during brief introductory remarks to Executive Council, Oct. 26 in Dearborn, Michigan. Many of the questions relate to how these persons will remain connected if their dioceses realize plans to disaffiliate from The Episcopal Church.
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I don’t even know her. I must admit I have seen her around, she may even have come to our dinners for the homeless on occasion, but I don’t know her. Our chance encounter this morning changes all of that though. I know she is 25 years old, I know she is thinner than she should be, I know she is an addict, and there isn’t much doubt she is mentally ill.
Lord God almighty, I pray you for your great mercy, and by the token of the holy rood, guide me to your will, to my soul’s need, better than I can myself; and shield me against my foes, seen and unseen;