Court finds for Bennison in civil trial
October 25, 2008
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A civil court has decided that Charles E. Bennison Jr., the former bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, did not commit fraud in removing the
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Year: 2008
7 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
October 25, 2008
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We do not understand what the Bible is apart from its being woven up from and into the fabric of the Church, nor can we interpret it apart from a location within the life and activity of the Church. That being said, what guidelines can be found to clarify things a bit? Well, I think the Diocese of New York teaching document Let the Reader Understand is excellent.
Just give
October 25, 2008
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Give, looking for nothing again, that is, without consideration of future advantages: give to children, to old men, to the unthankful, and the dying, and to those you shall never see again: for else your alms and curtesy is not charity,
Friday Rap
October 24, 2008
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Wondered about the Lutherans? Wondered who Martin Luther was? A simple rap video can help you out. Click the link to watch the 95 Theses rap.
The rest of the English ‘gay wedding’ story
October 24, 2008
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Back this summer The Rev. Dr. Martin Dudley became somewhat of a celebrity after it was reported that he had officiated at a formal liturgy in the Diocese of London blessing the partnership of two men. In the resulting furor an investigation was promised. Those findings have now been released and a letter of regret has been written.
Running out of “passionate patience”
October 24, 2008
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Bennett grew up in the Episcopal church. She sang in the choir. She was married in one and baptized her five children there. Her mother’s ashes are buried under a tree outside an Episcopal church in Massachusetts. But being openly gay now in the Colorado diocese, she says, is like being given “half-a-loaf acceptance.” Gays are offered some sacraments but not others.
Sudanese keeping close tabs on US campaign
October 24, 2008
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Sudanese are following the election at least as closely as Americans. They are inveterate listeners to the radio, and follow everything that is happening, dissecting it as though they were participating themselves. Southern Sudanese are quite supportive of President Bush, because of his administration’s role in helping to get the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed, ending 21-plus years of civil war.
Seeing the back
October 24, 2008
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When the Lord who spoke to Moses came to fulfill his own law, he likewise gave a clear explanation to his disciples, laying bare the meaning of what had previously been said in a figure when he said, If anyone wants to be a follower of mine and not “If any man will go before me.” And to the one asking about eternal life he proposes the same thing, for he says Come, follow me. Now, he who follows sees the back.
Canadian province will bless civilly married same-sex couples
October 23, 2008
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The assembly of the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (APCI) has requested its bishop, Gordon Light, to allow clergy whose conscience permits to bless civilly married gay couples where at least one party is baptized. The assembly passed the motion when it met October 17-19.
Just so you know
October 23, 2008
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“Liberals hate real Americans that… believe in God.”
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