Bigotry or death?
May 7, 2009
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Perhaps the most striking thing about the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Jamaica is the deliberate fear mongering engaged in by men like Rowan Williams,
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An un-askable question?
May 7, 2009
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Why do we assume that the issue of whether our Church should belong to an organization that preserves its unity by discriminating against gay and lesbian Christians is so far out of bounds that our leaders won’t examine it in public?
Cameron: how do we make things stick?
May 6, 2009
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During a briefing for reporters, Welsh Diocese of St. Asaph Bishop Gregory Cameron, who is filling out his role as deputy secretary general of the Anglican Communion until the end of the ACC meeting, said that “churches are saying [that] we are no longer sure that we can recognize authentic Christian discipleship in other churches” in the communion.
From bowling alone to churching alone?
May 6, 2009
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Putnam, author of the book “Bowling Alone,” which tracked the decline in civic and community engagement in America (exemplified by the diminution of bowling leagues), fears the reduction in religiosity could have widespread negative impacts. His research shows that people who go to church are much more likely to vote, volunteer and give to charity.
Northern Michigan’s Standing Committee writes counterparts
May 6, 2009
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“We have enclosed a letter from Kevin Thew Forrester, “Approaching the Heart of Faith,” in which he speaks for himself to several of the key issues that have been raised during the consent process. … We ask that you read, reflect on, and consider his words. His address to you is significantly more than a sound bite or a blog bite.” – Northern Michigan Standing Committee
African Anglicans in the news
May 6, 2009
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News from Uganda, Sudan, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
Maine becomes 5th state where same-sex marriage is legal
May 6, 2009
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Gov. John Baldacci of Maine on Wednesday signed the same-sex marriage bill, saying he had reversed his position on such marriages after deciding it was a matter of equal protection. The law would normally go into effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns, which is usually in late June. But opponents have vowed to pursue a “people’s veto” to ask voters if they want to overturn the law.
Souter’s departure will change the church-state mix on the Court
May 6, 2009
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Church-state experts say Supreme Court Justice David Souter has been passionate on religion-related issues, with his own particular blend of views, and that the landscape could seriously shift under a new justice.
Question 11 answered
May 6, 2009
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Traditionally, Anglicans have asserted the ecclesial character of the national Church as the privileged unit of ecclesiastical life. … If, however, the canons and constitutions of a Province permit, there is no reason why a diocesan synod should not commit itself to the covenant, thus strengthening its commitment to the interdependent life of the Communion.
Video outlet “journalist” does not bring video camera
May 6, 2009
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Colin Coward: “Canon Dobbs was declined accreditation because Anglican TV is a video outlet and he doesn’t have a video camera. Canon Dobbs is nevertheless here in Kingston, even more discretely than he was in Alexandria, resourcing the Ugandan representatives.”
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