Monthly Archives: March 2014

‘Telegraph’ Comment on Co of E. and Equal Marriage

Gay marriage will change the Church of England forever By Damian Thompson Religion Last updated: March 29th, 2014 The first British gay weddings today face the Church of England with a perfectly simple question to which it can only reply with embarrassed throat-clearing. … Continue reading

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The Church has lost its way on the road to gay marriage?

PAUL VALLELY Saturday 29 March 2014 – The Independent The church has lost its way on the road to gay marriage Since Victorian times, when marrying for love became commonplace, this weekend’s change has been inevitable  Ding-dong the bells are … Continue reading

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Gay marriage: a joyous day for respect and love

As the first same-sex couples celebrate their weddings, we salute the new law Observer editorial –  Sunday 30 March 2014 On Friday, for the first time, rainbow flags, the colours of the gay community, flew over two government buildings in London in … Continue reading

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Archbishop of Canterbury – on Same-Sex Marriage

Saturday, 29 March 2014 More reports on same-sex marriage Today, the Archbishop of Canterbury was in Bury St Edmunds. See this report, with video, from the Bury Free Press what he said there: VIDEO: Archbishop of Canterbury addresses same-sex marriage during visit to Bury. … Continue reading

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U.K. Religious Leaders Support Marriage for Same-Sex Couples

CUTTING EDGE CONSORTIUM  LGBTI ANGLICAN COALITION   A number of religious leaders have signed the statement below. A press conference and photo-call will be held at Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ at 11 am on Friday 28 March 2014. … Continue reading

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Church Times Leader – Same-Sex Marriage begins today

Room to manoeuvre – ‘Church Times’ Editorial Posted: 28 Mar 2014 @ 00:18 THE first same-sex marriages this weekend will be occasions of celebration. At the political level, an inequality has been remedied. At a personal level, the virtues of … Continue reading

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World Vision Turnaround on Employment of Gays

World Vision Reverses Decision To Hire Christians in Same-Sex Marriages (UPDATED) President Richard Stearns: ‘Certain beliefs are so core to our Trinitarian faith that we must take a strong stand on those beliefs.’ Celeste Gracey and Jeremy Weber/ MARCH 26, … Continue reading

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Archbishop of York Backs Diocesan Plan re Cathedral

Dr Sentamu focuses on resurrection The Archbishop of York pins his hopes on resurrection rather than resuscitation in Christchurch. JAYSON RHODES   |  28 MAR 2014 MORE SHARING SERVICES The Archbishop of York sees signs of resurrection in Christchurch, even though … Continue reading

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Lenten Newsletter from ‘Inclusive Church’

Welcome to the March 2014 newsletter from Inclusive Church. From the Chair of Inclusive Church As this Newsletter reaches you we are half-way through the season of Lent. These six weeks leading up to Easter are traditionally set aside for … Continue reading

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Finding Mercy for Fred Phelps

Loving Your Enemies: Finding Mercy for Fred Phelps byJASON WELLE, SJ onMarch 19, 2014 [Editor’s note: News broke just a few hours after this piece was posted that Fred Phelps, Sr. died a little before midnight on March 19. May he rest in … Continue reading

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