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Presiding Bishop urges congressional defeat, presidential veto of Farm Bill
The new farm bill while being far from perfect is the best farm bill ever. I have farmed for 40 years and have never seen this much risk.I think Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori needs to look again at this issue. There is a lot of hype and misleading information out there.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Benedict discuss ecumenical, Muslim-Christian relations
Anything that can hasten a coming closer together of the two communions is very good news. What separates us is mostly narcissistic trivia, at most of some bit of historic relevance.
Send Middle East peace message to President Bush, EPPN urges
Once again, the Episcopal Church reveals the repetition of their human stupidity and the habitual state of their human foolishness through the ENS article calling upon human beings to write to President Bush seeking to affirm goals of justice, peace and reconciliation for Israelis and Palestinians. The Episcopal Church fails to acknowledge the difference between human agreements of justice, peace and reconciliation and Divine agreements of justice, peace and reconciliation. Until Israelis and Palestinians agree to the Divine promise of justice, peace and reconciliation, all human resolutions and treaties for temporary justice, peace and reconciliation shall end in the cycle of pain and suffering, violence and destruction.Such an arrogant pride exists within the House of Bishops, General Convention and Executive Council to humanly demand justice, peace and reconciliation for the Middle East while the very foundation upon which the Episcopal Church should rest, the bedrock theology of scripture, tradition and reason has forever been cracked, the division of Christians asunder.
Why would the Episcopal Church demand a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict when the absolute truth of human conflict within the Episcopal Church is the pain and suffering, violence and destruction of soul's desiring to govern their humanity? Is the Episcopal Church prepared to admit the absolute truth of their outward and visible footsteps? The footsteps of the majority trampling the Faith of the minority! The Episcopal Church is so hypocritical l-- crying for peace in the Middle East, while the factual evidence of destruction occurs daily within the Episcopal Church in America.
I am sorry. I don't understand. Are you crying for peace abroad, knowing you can't have peace at home?
In Florence, St. James Church celebrates 100 years of ministry
As a college junior abroad in Florence in 1985 I attended St. James' and loved it. I returned there a few years ago with my spouse and mother and we had a very special worship service there. We wish St. James all the best for another 100 years!
Fort Worth visit an 'unwarranted invasion,' Presiding Bishop tells Southern Cone primate
The Episcopal Church is in a tailspin with a woman at the head who has little concept of leadership, not to speak of grounding in Holy Scripture. I will give not one penny to the Episcopal Church so that it can sue Christians who know and understand that sin is a scourge upon this lost denomination. My money will go to other churches even as I attend the only Anglican Church in my town. I attend in order to receive the grace of Holy Eucharist, but I no longer support church programs. When TEC ceases this madness I may return, but never under the current conditions. I wish Bishop Iker were my leader -- he is more Christ-like than any of the national leadership.
Presiding Bishop's Palm Sunday sermon in Jerusalem
It is very fortunate that the words of our Bishop, from almost any day, are available to us. She is a great example, an informed ambassador to her "flock" and to the world. It is with gratitude that there is access to the Episcopal Public Policy Network, that there is such an advocate for the work of Christ in the world. With many prayers for continued work of God and the Episcopal Church worldwide.
Fort Worth visit an 'unwarranted invasion,' Presiding Bishop tells Southern Cone primate
No one can prove the numbers cited in this story. You have no idea how many Anglicans there are in the six so-called Southern Cone dioceses, and I would imagine that, given the Argentina contingent, probably fewer than 5,000 could be counted throughout this whole vast area. It's obvious to some of us that no one from "up North" has a clue how vast this part of the world is and how few people there are. So, once again I challenge anyone to prove this silly 22,500 number. It's made up!My guess is that no one will address the idea that Canterbury simply jettisoned this whole part of the world -- because it was too much to bother with, and if bothered with, too little to show. Before this whole split-up in the Communion began, this whole "province" was moribund unto death.
And now it's sitting up and barking, and people are actually taking it seriously!
You can bet that if the "power group" in the Anglican Communion were against this silly behavior, it would never have got off the ground.
CANADA: Athabasca synod supports breakaway churches
Too bad that the Episcopal Church in the United States seems incapable of following the excellent example of our Canadian brothers and sisters.
Oliver O'Donovan awarded Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence
I am grateful to see this venue, one to the formal voices of TEC, noting the significant achievement of this great and contemporary theologian. One does wonder, however, how many in TEC leadership have really read and studied his work. If one were to do so, one would find a theological perspective and resulting moral view relatively unfamiliar to these pages. Still, it is refreshing to see his work given its proper due.
PENNSYLVANIA: Historic St. Thomas in Philadelphia to welcome Jeremiah Wright as revivalist
Hearing of the Rev. Wright's affiliation with an Episcopal church leaves me with mixed emotions. On one hand, he has achieved a great deal in his life of service to God, his church in Illinois and the people in his community. However, his recent interviews, speeches and divisive, hate-filled themes leave me dismayed to see him involved in such a high profile event. I hope it does not contribute significantly to further controversy in the Episcopal Church.
PENNSYLVANIA: Historic St. Thomas in Philadelphia to welcome Jeremiah Wright as revivalist
He's way too controversial at this time. Isn't there anyone in the Episcopal Church who can head up a revival? I guess I should admit that I am not black, but that shouldn't matter.
Presiding Bishop writes to House of Bishops on process, canons
Can we learn anything from the Church's experience during the Civil War when all the bishops of the 11 southern dioceses seceded and established the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America? The House of Bishops simply and graciously called the roll until the war ended and we were all back together again. Supporting the institution of slavery was surely as grave as a sin can be, more grave even than affiliating with a South American or African diocese. Maybe our present House of Bishops should simply call the roll until our warfare is ended.
In Sudan, ecumenical group reviews peace process, builds Church partnerships
Having just spent five weeks in southern Sudan getting a hospital, surgical unit, clinic and pharmacy up and running, I saw first hand the need for partnerships and the importance of ecumenical groups to the area. I worked with two Sudanese doctors who have returned to their country and trained three Sudanese to keep things running. We must support this type of operation if we want the south to be self sustaining and a viable place for people to return to.
IOWA: Bikers take to the roads in support of clean water, MDGs
Fellow Iowans -- I am so proud to see Episcopalians from Iowa making a difference in faraway places. I am a cradle Episcopalian who grew up at Grace Church, Decorah, Iowa and have lived in St. Petersburg, Florida for 35 years. We are very active in the Cathedral here and also on a larger scale. My family are all cyclists too! This story warms my heart and I know you will do wonders for those who need fresh water. YOU will make a difference. The MDGs offer something for everyone.Search
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