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Extremistvicars.com

September 8, 2007 No Comments

A group of Anglican extremists have attacked Cackwater shopping centre in Gutborough. There are no casualties, although several people are reported to be “quite confused”. The attack took place at midday outside the local branch of TK Maxx. A bomb, made from cake mixture and “hundreds and thousands” was left in front of the store and exploded, leaving two men splattered and one man needing counselling. Shoppers ran for cover, fearing that the cake-bomb was the first of many, but were disappointed.

What is the source of creativity?

September 8, 2007 No Comments

“The vanishing point is always the same. Our eyes go out of focus as we try to discern where and when the world began, or to ascertain the source of the stories and graphic dreams that seethe in our heads,”writes Peter Conrad.

Electorate losing interest in candidates religions views?

September 8, 2007 1 Comment

Religion is not proving to be a clear-cut factor in the 2008 U.S. White House race, taking a back seat to the Iraq war and domestic issues, but most Americans still feel faith is an important attribute in their president, according to a survey released on Thursday.The Pew Forum survey also found that U.S. presidential candidates need not be seen as very religious to gain wide voter acceptance, noting that the Democratic and Republican front-runners — Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani — are viewed as the least religious among the top contenders.

Mwamba removed

September 8, 2007 5 Comments

The political disputes over The Episcopal Church’s place within the Anglican Communion have spilled over into Central Africa, leading to the replacement of the provincial dean, the Rt. Rev. Trevor Mwamba, Bishop of Botswana. This week’s synod will be the last for the church’s primate. Archbishop Bernard Malango turns 65 in January and is expected to retire at that time. Mwamba’s replacement will serve as acting primate. (Living Church)

Madeleine L’Engle has died

September 7, 2007 2 Comments

The New York Times has news today that the noted children’s author and active episcopal layperson and speaker had died at the age of 88.

The real conspiracy

September 7, 2007 No Comments

Scott Gunn writes that he believes he’s discovered the real reason for the present controversies in the Anglican Communion, and who is ultimately pushing things

Willams expresses shock, seeks clarification from Akinola

September 7, 2007 11 Comments

The Archbishop of Canterbury will be contacting the Archbishop of Nigeria to seek clarification of Bishop Orama’s remarks. Williams said “The Anglican Primates, along with all other official bodies in the Anglican Communion, have consistently called for an end to homophobia, violence and hatred….”

Another Gay bishop

September 7, 2007 1 Comment

The Anglican Journal (published in Canada) is re-running an article from 2003 this month. It’s written by Terry Brown, the bishop of Malaita in the

Baseball, as it was, is now and ever shall be

September 6, 2007 3 Comments

If you love baseball—the church of baseball—then don’t miss the Rev. Anne Gardner’s piece in today’s Boston Globe. In addition to being a correspondent for the paper and chaplain/director of community service at Endicott College, she’s a loyal Red Sox fan—and a staff member at Fenway Park.

Saying goodbye to Michael Deaver

September 6, 2007 No Comments

Early this morning, Politico author Andrew Glass wrote a tribute to Michael Deaver, who passed away Aug. 18. Deaver’s funeral had been scheduled for today to allow people interested in attending to return from vacations and whatnot. No one, least of all Deaver, realized just how many people would want to come.

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