What if the Diocese of Lake Malawi were a conservative American diocese rather than a relatively liberal African one? Would the Anglican Communion and the American and British media be paying more attention? People are being forced for ideological reasons to accept a bishop they didn’t elect. But no one seems to notice.
Episcope has a full round-up of the mainstream media’s coverage of yesterday’s National Prayer Service. But the work of the Church isn’t all about blessings presidents and squabbling about sexual ethics. Sometimes it is about prom dresses. That’s right, prom dresses. Have a look.
Since “the Church of England could not submit itself to any such external power of direction” we’re puzzled why the General Synod will be discussing a report to the Anglican Covenant Group in which the Church of England would express its support for an Anglican Covenant.
The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart — not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.
Hi folks, Just back from the National Prayer Service. [On demand video of service here.] The Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins preached a heck of
While multiple clergy who are not Christian participated in the service, Wade noted that the service was, at its core, Christian to reflect Obama’s personal beliefs.
The National Prayer Service will be Web cast today from Washington National Cathedral at 10 am. In the meantime, have a look at some vibrant video of the Cathedral’s hip-hop celebration of Martin Luther King Day.
Jon Stewart and Bishop Gene Robinson talk on inauguration day.
Since the ceasefire began, the hospital has actually seen a slight increase in the numbers of patients because many who were afraid or unable to come to the hospital before are now able to come to receive care.
In an item entitled “Obama’s Promises to Gays,” Marc Ambinder writes: They’re now in black and white on the White House website. Full civil unions and federal rights. Employment non-discrimination. A repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Expanded Adoption Rights.