Our apologies
July 9, 2007
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A story on the Church of England’s General Synod that originally appeared in this space was out of date.
The Archive
Year: 2007
What Canada did
July 9, 2007
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By agreeing that the blessing of same-sex unions is a ‘matter indifferent,’ the general synod would appear to have approved the rite, despite efforts by the bishops to stop it.
Worth worrying about?
July 9, 2007
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The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed the concept of a covenant for the Anglican Communion. This is being treated among many of the left as a setback. But it isn’t clear that much has been lost. The covenant process has not been derailed, but its contents are far from set.
Questions and answers with Davis Mac-Iyalla
July 9, 2007
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Davis Mac-Iyalla: Not everyone agrees with me [about homosexuality] but everyone agrees that it is wrong how the Anglican Church in Nigeria treat me the way they have done. The death threats from church members in Nigeria—everyone basically disagrees with the attitude of the church toward me.
The Rule of St. Benedict
July 9, 2007
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The Rule of St Benedict, written in sixth-century Italy, became the most influential monastic guide in the Western Church. In the period from the sixth to the tenth centuries it gradually replaced other traditions.
General Synod approves covenant concept
July 8, 2007
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The General Synod of the Church of England, approved, without amendment, a resolution that approves engaging the rest of the Anglican Communion to adopt an Anglican Covenant.
Abe Lincoln on avoiding a tribal God
July 8, 2007
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John Buchanan, editor and publisher of the Christian Century, has written an interesting essay reminding us of wisdom of Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address. In particular, it is a useful antidote to a religious tribalism that is beginning to infect political life.
Seven new wonders of the world
July 8, 2007
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The poll results are in and the new seven architectural wonders of the world have been announced.
More Conservative rabbis blessing same-sex unions
July 8, 2007
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Last December, the leading authority on Jewish law for Conservative Jews, the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, changed a previous ruling from 1992, and rules that it is consistent with Jewish law for Conservative Jews to bless same sex unions, The Jewish weekly, The Forward reports that there has been a growing acceptance of same sex blessings by Conservative Rabbis as a result.
Nigerian Christian group rejects Akinola
July 8, 2007
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The Christian Association of Nigeria has taken the highly unusual step of refusing to ratify Archbishiop Peter Akinola as its vice president. The association had previously denied Akinola a second term as president. The vote is a setback for Akinola’s allies in the United States and the United Kingdom who portray him as the chief spokesman of African Christianity.
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