I Don’t Know, Therefore I Sue
The Presiding Bishop’s actions are so full of personal and ideological certainties that her claim to “not know the details of the emerging church” is fake humility, unctuous and sickening to read:
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Running Defense: Navigating the Perils of a Dying Organization
When a parish, diocese, leader, or layperson loses a significant battle - whether it is a lawsuit, a church trial, a committee decision, an election, or some other public issue - it is important that that parish, diocese, leader, or layperson “lose well.”
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The Other ‘Lost Boys’: Muslim Men and Bacha Bazi
Political correctness keeps most western media outlets from bringing attention to sexual crimes against little boys committed by Muslim men across the Middle East. Here is the disturbing reality.
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Why North American Anglicans are the Way We Are
In my experience many North American Episcopalians/Anglicans, even from very good orthodox churches, have only a rudimentary concept of what lies between Genesis 1 and Revelation 22 - and, worse, little desire to learn. Here are seven reasons (among many) why we are the way we are…
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“The Real Gospel”: Speaking to a Mormon Congregation
To my surprise, one of the local Mormon churches asked me to speak at a special dinner gathering last week. They billed the night as a “fireside” chat. The theme was “I Believe in Christ”. The idea they seem to have intended to promote is that Mormons and Christians share the same faith in the same Christ.
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Allah is not God: A Brief Comment on the ‘Insider Movement’
May 17, 2012 · 10 The Insider movement encourages new Christian converts in predominantly Muslim countries to remain in the mosque, continue to say Muslim prayers, read the Koran as sacred literature, and call themselves Muslims.
Christian University Requires Staff Sign Morality Pledge
May 16, 2012 · 1 Plainly stated: the opposition to the regulatory mechanism isn’t likely to lead Shorter University to reverse course. Aside from forbidding an active role in a gay relationship, the lifestyle pledge also bans pre-marital sex, adultery…
Luke Timothy Johnson: An Honest Heretic
May 16, 2012 · 13 Luke Timothy Johnson used to be a hero of mine. One of the keys to my conversion was being convinced that the New Testament provided a reliable witness to the words and deeds of Jesus.…
PCUSA: We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rules!
May 16, 2012 · 8 There is something sad about watching a denomination crumble before one’s very eyes. Case in point: the Presbyterian Church (USA). One of the PCUSA’s most notorious advocates for LGBTICQXYZ causes is the Rev. Jane Spahr.…
Catholic University Drops Student Health Insurance, Cites Obamacare
May 16, 2012 · 5 In its decision to drop coverage, the school cited the contraception mandate, but also a requirement that the maximum coverage amount be increased to $100,000 for policyholders—claiming that would have made premiums skyrocket. A university…
Row between ASA and Archbishop Cranmer Makes the Daily Mail
May 16, 2012 · 3 His Grace has made the Daily Mail: The ASA has stressed that the adverts, rather than the blogger, are the subject of their probe - and insist…
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, No - It’s Uncle Sam
May 16, 2012 · 1 Call me old fashion but I am not really thrilled about the new eye in the sky program. The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday began to explain the…
Same-Sex Marriage in Medieval Irish Churches? Boswell Sinks to a New Academic Low
May 16, 2012 · 16 Like me you’ve probably seen this sort of thing doing the rounds on teh intarweb recently:…
“...not only in ages past” - The Martyrs of Sudan and current opportunities to stand with them
May 16, 2012 · 6 May 16 commemorates The Martyrs of Sudan. I am honored to celebrate Holy Communion at Calvary Cathedral, Sioux Falls at 12:15 on this day. These are not figures from ancient…
Adoption, Abortion and “Gay Marriage” - Joining the Dots with Jesus
May 15, 2012 · 5 This is going to be a bit of a ramble. Grab a cup of something and sit down with me… I’ve been working through the latest government adoption report [pdf] in Australia, prompted by…
Captain Smith Addresses the Crew
May 15, 2012 · 24 On the occasion of the aftermath of the unfortunate encounter with the iceberg:Not Being Overcome by Fear Our attention as a staff will undoubtedly become increasingly focused on General…
Drowning mainstream media pull working people down with them
May 15, 2012 · 10 When I was a way younger man, I attained Red Cross lifeguard certification for pool duty at a church summer camp. One aspect of the training was how to escape the grasp of a panicked…
His Grace Responds to the ASA
May 15, 2012 · 6 You will recall that a call was sent out across the land for inspiration for His Grace to respond to a rather specious complaint from…
Homosexuality - The Untold Story
May 15, 2012 · 4 From The Catholic Education Resource Center: Motorola actively promotes a similar agenda through mandatory “homophobia” workshops and homosexual sex-ed courses. One employee told author David Limbaugh that “this…
Henry Kissinger Gets the Full Monty from TSA
May 15, 2012 · 2 Since the TSA began their random sexual assault practices, I have dramatically enlarged my no fly zone which is what I call that area where it is easier to drive…
Gay Marriage: Obama for States Rights Before He Was Against Them
May 14, 2012 · 1 The grotesque display of political cynicism surrounding President Obama’s “evolution” to support of gay marriage reached a new low today as he called for repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). According to
A Major New Find for Early Christianity
May 14, 2012 · 6 An unusual early Christian manuscript was offered for sale on the Istanbul flea market last week. Scholars identify the papyrus, which apparently survived in excellent condition after being hidden in what was once a summer…
Times are Tough All Over
May 14, 2012 · 13 Times are tough all over. Who can be expected to live on 67% in salary increases and $600,000 (last year alone) for travel and expenses? First-class travel. Six-figure salaries…
Gaylo
May 13, 2012 · 23 Friends, behold America’s newest secular saint: If I didn’t know better, I’d say…
Hollow Gains in Los Angeles
May 13, 2012 · 25 This story broke late Thursday in the Los Angeles Times: “Episcopal Church is rightful owner of properties, court rules”. The story conveys little more than that that an Orange County judge granted…
OPEN THREAD: For What Character Traits or Actions of your Mother Are You Thankful?
May 13, 2012 · 7 I always enjoy these Mother’s Day threads, both hearing from others and thinking through the things I’ve noticed about my own Mother over the past year. So I’m looking forward to your own lists. As…
A New Bishop for Singapore
May 12, 2012 · 4 The Christian Post in Singapore are reporting that the Diocese of Singapore has elected Rennis Ponniah as it’s 9th bishop. The Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Church in Singapore, the Right…
A tangentially Mother’s Dayish comment or something
May 12, 2012 · 10 The culture just gets creepier by the day. Just caught this scary news about the Democrats’ “Julia” site. Basically, there’s an illustrated site about…
A religion geek hearts The Avengers
May 12, 2012 · 8 Caught The Avengers last night. It was a blast and I had fun with it on several levels. OK, let’s get it out of the way, Scarlett Johanssen in 3D was…
Al Mohler on the President’s “Evolution”
May 12, 2012 · 7 The Rev. Dr. Al Mohler on the President’s “evolving” position on same sex “marriage”Honesty is the best policy, and the President has now made his position clear. He is…
Same Bible, Different Verdict
May 12, 2012 · 7 NPR has an interesting article on the two very different Christian views that seek to use the same authority. That’s probably not a fair word to use since the left gives their…
Roman Catholics Launch Australian Ordinariate
May 11, 2012 · 4 From the Catholic News Agency: Vatican City, May 11, 2012 / 04:45 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI will continue the expansion of the new Catholic Church structure created for former Anglicans by launching…
A Call to Pens
May 11, 2012 · 21 Wherever shall we begin? His Grace is being required to respond to a complaint filed by some anti-traditional marriage supporters in the UK. Evidently there are…
Gay Marriage: Evangelical Liberals Hit Hardest
May 11, 2012 · 4 The Rev. Joel Hunter, pastor of an evangelical mega-church in Florida and a key backer of President Obama on the evangelical left, had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day Wednesday when his political…
A Statement from The Falls Church
May 11, 2012 · 11 This is a solid statement that is both gracious toward the legal victors and firm in its reaffirmation of biblical authority and orthodoxyFALLS CHURCH, Va. (May 10, 2012) - As the result of recent court…