Ed.: The following was written and published by Tom Ferguson aka Crusty Old Dean, for his blog previously located here. Reprinted with permission. Reposted 28 December 2024 with new title. With just 4 percent of Episcopalians being black, versus 13.4 percent of the US population as a whole, the church’s
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Defending Christ Episcopal Church: A call for accountability and transparency
This statement comes from a group of concerned Christians dedicated to upholding the integrity of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1210 Wooten Lake Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA. We feel compelled to speak out in light of recent troubling developments involving the church’s rector, Father Marshall Benjamin Day. Our aim is
Continue readingAn open letter to survivors of abuse – Bishop Holcomb & Lindsey Holcomb
Dear Survivors of Abuse, News of abuse can stir up echoes of past wounds, drawing painful memories to the forefront for survivors. We understand that this painful remembering can bring feelings of powerlessness and a sense of being overwhelmed. With this in mind, we write to offer care and comfort,
Continue readingLight and darkness — and censorship
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. Desmond Tutu If an elephant has its foot
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