“Certainly the church is not a democratic society in the way civil society understands,” said Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins of Portugal. “It’s a hierarchical church, therefore not everyone is equal.” [CNN] THERE IS no reason for CNN, Fox News channel, both of which have a chimney cam, to give the corrupt Vatican the coverage they [...]
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Thoughts on Ross Douthat’s “Bad Religion,” by Franklymydears
TM NOTE: This is a guest post from a retired Episcopalian minister, whom I know through his ministry and because he took my husband and me through our marriage classes, then performed our ceremony. It was through Franklymydears that I heard speak and was introduced to the amazing Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. On [...]
Queer Talk: D.C. Episcopal Priest to Deliver Inaugural Benediction
After whatever combination of personal decision to withdraw, and being encouraged to withdraw, saw the exit of Pastor Louie Giglio as Obama’s choice to provide the benediction at the Inauguration, the replacement is from the “Church of the Presidents.” CNN reports that the Rev. Luis León, pastor of Saint John’s Episcopal Church, which is across [...]
News Desk: Church of England Blocks Women from Becoming Bishops
The Church of England has forfeited right to speak on assisted dying – because it has just committed suicide, assisted by #synod — Ruth Gledhill(@RuthieGledhill) November 20, 2012 OH. SWEET. Jesus. Another patriarchal slap in the face, where the elite establishment rules over the majority, by acquiescing to individual parishes who want women to [...]
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