According to many faiths, there’s power in a name. We see that in pantheistic religions, where knowing the name of a God confers power. We see that in Christianity, where the Ten Commandments tell us not to take the name of God in vain. And we see it elsewhere. That
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Grace Episcopal Alexandria: reflections on problems within the parish
Disclosure: Anglican Watch editor Eric Bonetti is a former member of Grace Episcopal Alexandria Today’s visit by bishop diocesan Mark Stevenson to Grace Episcopal Alexandria marks another milestone in what is proving to be the meltdown of the diocese’s only Anglo-Catholic parish. Stevenson’s visit raises various questions about the myriad
Continue readingTime for Rob Rogers and Grace Chapel to grow some spine
One of the things we try to do at Anglican Watch, besides hammering on bad guys, bullies, and other low-lifes, is to offer suggestions for positive outcomes. Churches being what they are, our ideas are usually ignored. But we are going to provide some tips for Grace Chapel and Grace Christian Academy,
Continue readingWhy is an Episcopal priest with an emergency protective order against him not suspended?
Did you ever see a situation where you take one look and think, “Wow, that’s a recipe for disaster?” We see a fair number of those on the Anglican Watch beat. But the situation that takes the cake right now is the decision by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio to
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