Changing Attitude have published the letter that they circulated around various groups in the past week, especially Anglican Mainstream, Fulcrum and Reform. There are parts of the letter that are very good, succinct and powerful, but other aspects which mean that Evangelicals and traditional Anglo-Catholics should not sign it in its present form.
Here’s the text:
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There’s a very interesting dialogue (I use the term “dialogue” in its loosest form) going on at the moment between Fulcrum and Stand Firm on the subject of the Evangelical Church’s expression of its doctrine of marriage in the wider society. In particular, Matt K at Stand Firm took exception to a portion of a [...]
For those who doubt where the likes of Fulcrum stand, this piece just published by Bishop Graham Kings shows very clearly that the open evangelicals are showing very clearly where they stand.
At its general convention last month, the Episcopal church faced a defining moment in its full membership of the Anglican communion. Tragically, perceptibly and [...]
As you probably know by now, two of the candidates for the post of Bishop Suffragan in Los Angeles are in sexual relationships outside of marriage, exactly the kind of thing that Rowan in his recent letter said was simply not acceptable for a priest, let alone a Bishop. Speculation is rife as to the [...]
What has been noticeable these past two weeks is the lack of formal response from other Anglican provinces to the actions of the Anaheim General Convention. That silence has now been broken with the first official reply to the events of a fortnight ago.
Statement by Province of Southeast Asia Standing Committee
The Standing Committee of the [...]
Tom Wright, the Bishop of Durham, has written a commentary on Rowan’s letter to the Communion (pretty much like the rest of the Anglican world has done in fact). The commentary is significant because Tom and Rowan are close and this piece is not just another meandering through the document but should actually act as [...]
We finally have some words from the Archbishop of Canterbury in response to the actions of TEC at their General Convention in Anaheim.
And guys, it’s good, it’s really good.
4. The first is to do with the arguments most often used against the moratoria relating to same-sex unions. Appeal is made to the fundamental human rights [...]
Perhaps I should write a play? Move over Godot.
One thought – the longer it takes for the official reply to come, the more it’s clear that Lambeth Palace is taking this very, very seriously. It’s highly likely that Lambeth is talking at the moment, but it’s not trans-Atlantic calls but trans-Mediterranean. When the official response [...]
Still no sign of an official response from Lambeth Palace to last week’s joys in Anaheim. While we wait, here’s a quote to ponder.
It’s true that the election of a practising gay person as a bishop in the US in 2003 was the trigger for much of the present conflict. It is doubtless also true [...]
My word, this is hilarious.
We are writing to you as the Presiding Officers of the two Houses of The General Convention of The Episcopal Church. As your friends in Christ, we remain deeply grateful to you for your gracious presence among us recently during our 76th General Convention in Anaheim.
As you know, The General Convention [...]
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