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The ups and downs of New Monasticism

January 31, 2008 No Comments

Given the interest in emergent movements and how they might apply to Anglicans, The LA Times’ article on New Monasticism gives an unromanticized take on a movement that piques peoples’ imaginations over how to live more Christlike. Following two couples who spend a year together in a Billings, Mont. home, the article shows the highs and lows of aiming for simplicity and not knowing what to give up or how to reach out.

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Akinola on GAFCON

January 31, 2008 2 Comments

Archbishop Peter Akinola has clarified the purpose of GAFCON, stating unequivocally that the conference is an alternative to Lambeth, and that they believe their purpose

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An economist takes on modern marriage

January 27, 2008 No Comments

So what drives modern marriage? We believe that the answer lies in a shift from the family as a forum for shared production to shared consumption. In case the language of economic lacks romance, let’s be clearer: modern marriage is about love and companionship. Most things in life are simply better shared with another. … The key today is consumption complementarities — activities that are not only enjoyable, but are more enjoyable when shared with a spouse. We call this new model of sharing our lives “hedonic marriage.”

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New Age faith and mental health

January 27, 2008 1 Comment

A University of Queensland PhD thesis come to some interesting conclusions about new-age spirituality and mental health. Rosemary Aird examined a possible correlation between new forms of spirituality and mental health as part of her University of Queensland PhD studies. After surveying more than 3700 Brisbane-based 21-year-olds, she found spirituality and self-focused religions may undermine a person’s mental health.

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Hispanic evangelicals moving to the Democrats

January 27, 2008 No Comments

Christianity Today is reporting that the Republican Party’s hold on Hispanic evangelical votes is slipping, and the rhetoric about immigration is a leading cause. While this vote is small, it could make the difference in several swing states.

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The Bible in fiction

January 26, 2008 No Comments

Washington Post blog contributor Alan Cooperman lists his five favorite “retellings” of Biblical stories, and is very effusive over the Jenkins/LaHaye books. But before listing his top five, he invites readers to share their favorites as well—or perhaps to just abuse him with their favorites; hard to say.

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On a listening process

January 26, 2008 No Comments

The Rev. Thomas Woodward, who writes for The Episcopal Majority blog, was invited to speak with members of the Fort Worth Via Media about “remaining Episcopal.” Before he did so, he asked Bishop Iker if they could meet and discuss whether Iker had concerns over his visit. He has written about the experience, noting his appreciation for the meeting and summarizing several insights about what it’s like to be in dialog with someone from the other side of the aisle, so to speak.

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Webcast provided for San Joaquin Remain Episcopal event

January 26, 2008 No Comments

The “Moving Forward, Welcoming All” gathering of Episcopalians in the Diocese of San Joaquin is being broadcast online, live today at 10 a.m. Pacific (1 p.m. ET). The video stream will bring live coverage of the gathering at the Church of the Saviour in Hanford, California.

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Bp. Lee addresses Virginia Council

January 26, 2008 No Comments

During a pastoral address that summarized the mission work of the Diocese of Virginia and illustrated the problems faced when giving doesn’t add up to diocesan needs, Bishop Peter James Lee, made some observations about the ongoing litigation with breakaway parishes, reiterating statements from the parish about the court case and the Va. Attorney General’s recent intervention in it. But the issue that stirred the most hearts was immigration policy.

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Economy, govt. cleanup, poverty top issues among Evangelicals

January 24, 2008 1 Comment

Last week, Beliefnet conducted an online poll of 980 self-identified “evangelical/born again” respondents, and it showed that 85 percent of respondents marked the economy and “cleaning up government” as top issues. While most still identify as conservative and express their views of the Bible as being “the inerrant word of God,” many would be surprised by what comes next

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