“The Primates said that for a three-year period the Episcopal Church, TEC, should not take part in decisions on matters of doctrine or polity. They can speak but we suggested that they should not vote, nor should they represent the Communion on external bodies such as those dealing with interfaith or ecumenical matters.” – Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
The judgement affirms the view that the cross is uniquely Christian, and cannot convey any other message than that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died to save the world from its sins.
‘“We have a bishop from America who is leading the campaign of the Church over there against gun violence.” Ian Douglas, a member of the ACC Standing Committee, is Bishop of Connecticut where, in 2012, some 20 six- and seven-year old children and six members of staff were killed when a gunman opened fire on them at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. “How can the Church offer another way of looking forward – a way of peace, a way of reconciliation,” Mr Lyon said.’
The Standing Committee report affirmed the ACC’s own authority within and relationship with the instruments of the Anglican Communion.
“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.”
“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
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
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.”
Do you think that it is possible for animals to be “spiritual” and/or “religious”?
Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ