Year: 2008

Bishop Frade consented to inhibition of Bishop Duncan

…after reviewing all the supporting documents that give evidence of their actions, I was astonished that we neglected to take action any sooner on their obvious violation and breach of their oath to engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline and worship of The Episcopal Church.

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Religious freedom runs off track

A Muslim girl from a Washington, D. C. high school was disqualified during an invitiational meet in neighboring Montgomery County after meet officials ruled the unitard she wears for religious reasons violated National Federation of State High School Associations standards. The girl’s coach pointed out that she has competed in that uniform for two years without incident.

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The sevenfold gift of God

Isaiah the prophet wrote about the sevenfold gift of God in his prophesy about the Holy Spirit and about his sevenfold gifts. The sevenfold gifts are named thus: sapientia in Latin, that is wisdom in English;

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Scholarships for black seminarians

At Virginia Theological Seminary it is now possible for any black full or part-time Episcopalian student to receive a full tuition scholarship. This has been made possible in part by using funds given over nearly 150 years to support the education of black men for the priesthood.

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Does the lack of inhibition of Bishop Duncan matter?

It is clear from the Presiding Bishop’s letter and the Canon that the discussion and vote on deposition of Bishop Duncan will be at the next meeting of the House of Bishops following the 60 days from the receipt of the letter by Bishop Duncan unless he provides evidence contrary to that which is in the Title IV committee’s findings.

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Bonnie Anderson to visit Albany

Bonnie Anderson, the President of the House of Deputies (of the General Convention) will be visiting the Diocese of Albany over the weekend. While invited by Albany Via Media, this visit includes participation by the diocesan bishop (Bill Love), which is unusual for these sorts of visits previously.

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Update on Kenya

Amidst fears of renewed violence in Kenya this weekend, the Anglican Church there has appealed that all parties seek to avoid any action that would

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Must suffering be solitary?

Most of us are untrained for emergencies. Lacking experience, we’re unfamiliar and uncomfortable with tragedy – not others, not our own. It’s awkward when tragedy strikes a friend. We’re not sure how to be present. We keep our distance. We look on from a safe place. We read the paper: “Whew. What a relief this happened to someone else.”

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