The logic of accommodation on religious grounds has never meant that the law in question—requiring military service, say, or vaccinations—is itself a violation of religious liberty and must be repealed. That is the argument that the bishops are trying to make, but it is muddled and unconvincing.
Updated Retired Bishop George Packard and seven other defendants have been found guilty of trespassing for climbing a fence and entering an empty lot owned
Ezekiel Stoddard is 11. Last month, he was ordained as a minister in his family’s independent Pentecostal church, an act sanctioned by the state of Maryland.
Okay, we’ve compiled our wish lists for General Convention. Now tell us what you think will happen to key legislation. Two guess from me: the
The United States Supreme Court has decided to let stand a ruling that upholds the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut’s victory in the Connecticut Supreme Court.
“Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time, that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, resting upon it, the Israelites would remain in camp and would not set out; but when it lifted they would set out.” (Numbers 9:22)
General Convention starts in 16 days. What would you like to see happen in Indianapolis? What would you like not to happen?