Top ten worst Bible passages
September 1, 2009
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The Telegraph lists the top 10 worst Bible passages as announced at Ship of Fools:
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Ethics of neuroscience
September 1, 2009
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…neuroscience is increasingly producing insights into human behaviour that are relevant to society … this progress also brings new ethical concerns
Challenging the edifice that produces beggars
September 1, 2009
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On the one hand, we are called to play the Good Samaritan on life’s roadside, but that will be only an initial act. One day we must come to see that the whole Jericho Road must be transformed so that men and women will not be constantly beaten and robbed as they make their journey on life’s highway.
Pakistan’s Military Wins Swat Valley Radio War
August 31, 2009
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While Global Anglicanism struggles, dialogues, weathers misunderstandings, fractures, and builds new connections, Global Islam faces similar strains and challenges. NPR reporter Philip Reeves story on an important use of radio in Pakistan tells how a progressive Muslim launched a local radio station to take his more progressive case directly to the women of the Swat Valley.
Bishop Epting to retire in December
August 31, 2009
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Bishop Christopher Epting, the Chief Ecumenical Officer of the Episcopal Church will retire at the end of 2009. Dr. Thomas Ferguson, his associate officer will serve as interim until a new person is appointed by the Presiding Bishop.
Old liturgy, young worshippers
August 31, 2009
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In a growing trend, people are noticing that one of the reliable ways to attract a younger congregation of folks in college and their mid twenties is to return to Solemn High Mass rather than making existing forms more contemporary feeling.
Gene Robinson given standing ovation at Greenbelt
August 31, 2009
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Apparently Bishop Robinson is a bit of hit with the folks attending the annual Greenbelt Festival, a festival of “arts, justice and faith.”
Akinola’s primacy lauded in Nigerian press
August 31, 2009
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A rather over the top article was run in “The Nation” a Nigerian newspaper over the weekend saying in part “…anyone who does not think that Akinola’s Primacy is a resounding success will have an uphill task for a better comparison, as the Church has never had it so good.”
Canadian laywoman appointed to two Anglican Communion bodies
August 31, 2009
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Dr. Eileen Scully has been appointed Chair of International Anglican Liturgical Consultation. The Anglican Journal reports:
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