A dynamic religious landscape
March 3, 2008
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The Wall Street Journal takes a closer look at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life survey of the religious landscape in the USA.
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When is a sermon just a sermon?
March 3, 2008
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Updated New York Episcopalians reflected on the paradoxes of blindness and sight coming from the Gospel of the Day, a task made more poignant in
WWID?
March 3, 2008
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As a sharing arrangement between break away congregation and the Diocese of Niagara broke down in court, the interpretation of a 1900 year old tradition of episcopacy as the visible sign of unity is being questioned. Which leaves one to ask: what would Ignatius do?
Tithing revisited
March 3, 2008
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Since 1982, the tithe has been the minimum standard of giving in the Episcopal Church. We are not alone in that teaching. Americans donate $295
Speed, noise and Lent
March 3, 2008
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First, there is the cell phone. I can be reached anytime, anywhere, by anyone and it all seems urgent. When I am not on the phone, I am at the computer (like I am now) getting all the news and weather and commentary about all sorts of vital things. When I am in the car, I like to listen to public radio or books on tape so I can keep up with the whole Hillary vs. Obama thing and The New York Times’ picks of good books to read or listen to.
Reconciled to God
March 3, 2008
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I observed many years ago, “It is hard to find words in the language of men, to explain the deep things of God.” Indeed, there are none that will adequately express what the Spirit of God works in His children. But perhaps one might say, (desiring any who are taught of God, to correct, soften, or strengthen the expression), by the testimony of the Spirit, I mean, an inward impression on the soul,
Michael Gerson on politics and evangelicals
March 2, 2008
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If evangelical Christianity were identical to any political movement, something would be badly wrong. It is supposed to look toward a kingdom not of this world, one without borders, flags or end. And by this standard, homelessness is a natural state.
Pope to issue new Encyclical during Holy Week
March 2, 2008
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The Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, confirmed on Thursday that Pope Benedict XVI is about to finish his Encyclical on social issues, which will focus on the developing world.
New biography of John Milton
March 2, 2008
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There is perhaps no more important religious literature in the English language than Paradise Lost, but its author remains a deep mystery. Anna Beer has just written a new biography, Milton: Poet, Pamphleteer, and Patriot .
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