April 5, 2016 – Episcopal Cafe

The Episcopal Bishops of North Carolina on the anti-LGBT law in that state

April 5, 2016 3 Comments

… our hearts are grieved by the actions of the North Carolina General Assembly which, we believe, far from protecting public safety, actually contribute to prejudice and misunderstanding toward our neighbors whose gender identity is more complicated than the simple matter of anatomy. We salute the courage of those who have to navigate such a complicated matter in such public ways.

Death penalty a “gateway issue”

April 5, 2016 No Comments

“Burnett considers the death penalty a ‘gateway issue’ that can inform social policy on other issues, such as gun violence, the Black Lives Matter movement and regard for the poor.”

Governor Bryant signs Mississippi House Bill 1523; Bishop Seage responds

April 5, 2016 1 Comment

“The gracious arms of our Lord are open to all who seek him. As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement, we continue to open our arms to our brothers and sisters who are adversely affected by this bill.” – Bishop Seage

Egypt drops out of ACC16

April 5, 2016 4 Comments

A letter released by the Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis of the Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa adds

Oxford to drop Christianity requirement for Theology degrees?

April 5, 2016 2 Comments

The headlines over the weekend cited 800 years of tradition, but may have overstated the extent to which the ancient Oxford University is changing to accommodate the changing times around its Theology department. Christian Today declared that “Christianity is no longer compulsory for Oxford Theology students.”

Speaking to the Soul: Gird up the loins of your mind

April 5, 2016 1 Comment

What loose ends of your mind could stand a little girding up?

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