Bishops Back U.K. Launch of Orthodox Anglican Fellowship

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Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:22 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Bob Duncan finally gets to be archbishop, first among equals, which is what he has wanted all along. This new development within the Anglican Community has as much to do with desire for power as it does for "theological purity." Duncan, and his cohort Ikers, were outraged that the General Convention dared elect a woman to be Presiding Bishop. What we have to wait for now is the clarification of the relationship between ACNA and CANA which still officially is a diocese of the Nigerian church. Undoubtedly some competitive rivalry will raise its ugly head among these men no matter what they are saying now.

Americans Pick Obama as Personal Hero; Jesus Comes Second

quetzal »

Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:01 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Jesus Christ is not a hero (nor a philosophical teacher as Bill O´Reilly seems to think). He is one of the Triune Godhead. Thinking of Him as a hero trivializes both Him and Christianity.

Jakes, Caldwell, Wuerl Join Inaugural Services

quetzal »

Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:49 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

What other country in the world could this type of participation of different religious leaders take place in a transfer of governmental authority? I see all this as a celebration of one basic right that we enjoy, religious freedom and the right to believe, or not believe if that is the case. We can all get back to the theological and scriptural arguments later, but at this time let us all just thank God that we live in a country where this diversity is not just permitted, but expected!

Episcopalians Demand $20M in Assets from Breakaway Group

quetzal »

Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:01 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Twenty-one parishes constitute more than a "group." They constitute the Diocese of Pittsburgh of the Episcopal Church of the US. The other "group" led by Bishop Duncan is now a diocese of the Southern Cone. And Duncan undoubtedly hopes one day to be its leader.

Child Maid Trafficking Spreads from Africa to US

quetzal »

Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:53 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Where are all the comments from the pro-lifers? This situation is horrific. Living, breathing children are being abused physically, psychologically, sexually, spiritually. Where is the outrage? The quotes from Scripture? It seems that their Christian concerns stop once the child is actually born.

Latino Protestants Make Dramatic Shift to Obama, Poll Says

quetzal »

Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:10 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

As to God using wicked people to bring judgment....I thought He had already done that to us with George Bush.
Americans are certainly suffering now from the incompetence and misdeeds of this president.

High Court Allows Ariz. 'Choose Life' License Plates

quetzal »

Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:50 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

As well as pro-choice plates in all 50 states!

Episcopalians Meet to Apologize for Slavery

quetzal »

Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:55 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I´m not sure what real purpose apologizing for the past serves. How far back in history do we go? Instead of focusing on past evils, we should be confronting the horrors of current ones, especially the slave trade in women and children.

Dobson Commends Palin's Support of Pregnant Daughter

quetzal »

Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:26 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

It´s commendable to have the baby and to keep it, if that is Bristol´s real choice. However, I have real doubts about her marrying another 17 year old, who sounds like a real loser. He has admitted that he doesn´t want children.

'Focus on the Family' Radio Program Wins Hall of Fame Spot

quetzal »

Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:00 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Difficult to believe that something as mundane as Focus on the Family being inducted would lead to such diatribes. It has certainly made interesting reading.

Penitent: the two studies you cite are more than twenty years old. A bit out of date, no??? And do you really believe that homosexuality is worse than pedophilia or were you just trying to add to the fire?
Jesus may never have called pedophilia an abomination but we all must recall what he said about a millstone being put around the neck of anyone who hurt a child.

Lina, rolln4him and john14-6, you all sound very much alike in the emotional language you use. Can´t you cool it for a bit? And certainly, both extremes of liberals and conservatives use hateful, vicious, mindless, screeching vitriol, john14-6, so don´t go throwing stones as in, you know, people who live in glass houses.

'Sorry You're Not Here,' Anglican Head Tells Conservatives

quetzal »

Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:41 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Since when did 210 become "hundreds"?

Episcopal Head Ready for Challenging Face-to-Face Talks

quetzal »

Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:16 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 2

The disdain and contempt for women that comes through in these various comments is frightening, and certainly not Christ-like. EvanCal, next time you are on an airplane, I dare you to call flight attendants, of either gender, either stewards or stewardesses. As it is, God bless KJS and all the other women in the various denominations who continue to believe and work despite the misogyny still so rampant in God´s Church.

Anglican Head Sees Risks in Conservative Proposals

quetzal »

Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:11 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

And the reason for the strange markings for the apostrophe is due to the fact that I am using a Spanish language keyboard with which I am not familiar.

Anglican Head Sees Risks in Conservative Proposals

quetzal »

Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:44 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

These postings are probably already on the back burner.

However: to igh, both Acts and some passages in Paul´s various Epistles refer to this first disagreement. The disagreement is also the subject of several books by noted scholars who go back to the original Greek in which the New Testament was first written. All the following theological disputes are a matter of historical record as noted in the writings of the early Church fathers.

To rolln4him: Why are you so angry? I do try to write within the block but don´t understand why you consider my postings "lame". Is it because I don´t indulge in vituperation and name calling, not to mention snide sarcasm (re your comment about my being¨"so brilliant.")
Can´t people disagree in a civil manner.

I appreciate the civil reply and explanation of john14-6.
Why can´t the various postings be half that courteous?

Anglican Head Sees Risks in Conservative Proposals

quetzal »

Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:24 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

"Complimentarian" is a new term for me. It doesn't sound very complimentary to anyone, either to those who label themselves with this term or those they are railing against. By extension, does this also mean that
a woman cannot be President of the US since women could not vote (much less be elected to any position) according to the Constitution as originally written, despite all those amendments, since they were politically and culturally motivated (and I won´t even get into the issue of slavery)? "Saved sinner" has a point about KJS´s previous experience but that´s a different argument.
In all this name calling, let us remember that Christians have been arguing about theology and the real meaning of Christ and His Church since Peter (and James) argued with Paul about including (sorry, loaded word) Gentiles in the community of believers. I don´t think the arguing is going to stop anytime soon. How blessed we are that The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost have such mercy and love for us all.

Anglican Head Sees Risks in Conservative Proposals

quetzal »

Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:55 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

I think philomath777 and John 14-6 are reading statements through the lens of their own biases. Why such bile and vehemence against PB Schori? Sounds more like misogyny than orthodox Christianity. Apostate? Heretic? Goodness gracious, relax before your blood pressure goes sky high.

Anglican Head Sees Risks in Conservative Proposals

quetzal »

Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:13 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

rolln4him:
Akinola a man of great honor????? Please, give us a break. If you don't like women in leadership roles, ok.
If you believe in a literal interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, ok. But don't confuse true people of God (including, gasp, women) with power mad, dictatorial pharisees. This is a man who is against homosexuals because of the Bible. Well, ok. But when he is asked to at least issue some call to stop the random rape and murder of homosexuals, he says this has to be understood with its "cultural context." Is this a case of talking out of both sides of your mouth, or not? The whole shift of Gafcom to explain itself using the "colonial past" as an excuse sounds unfortunately like Mugabe. And what will these African churches do without the money flowing in from the liberal US and Canadian churches? Chances are they'll still have their hands out.

McCain Rejects Pastor's Endorsement

quetzal »

Fri May 23, 2008 11:15 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

Regarding the query as to whether or not God works through the economy. Well, YES. God expects us to carry out His will in all that we undertake in order to bring about the Kingdom.
Jesus had far more to say about taking care of the poor, the sick, and the weak than just about anything else. Whether the ïsm¨ in effect is capitalistic or socialistic isn´t the main point; It´s whether or not the system is just, honest, and provides an opportunity for all. (Both types of systems have weaknesses because it´s ultimately government that´s responsible. ) JHS is truly angry, understandably so considering the current state of the US economy and it´s effect on the middle class, not to mention the poor whose suffering becomes even more intense. What is truly tragic is that now religion, which should hold us together as children of God, is just as polarizing and divisive as politics.

Emergent Church Leaders' InterSpirituality Talks Raise Flags

quetzal »

Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:40 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 3

This was a general article about an inter-faith meeting during which leaders expressed the concept of one God and the need for all believers to be compassionate and caring. It´s amazing that some readers see this as an opening to fire scrìptural broadsides at their favorite topic....homosexuality. And could someone please give the exact definition of "emergent" leader?

Christian Poll: McCain Less Popular than Obama, Clinton

quetzal »

Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:49 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

The editors should be more careful in selecting headlines. Obviously Christians (of all denominationsand poltical persuasion) are the majority of voters in the US and McCain has received their votes. If the article is about conservative Christians, republican Christians, and/or evangelical Christians, then the adjective is important.