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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Episcopal bishop Alan Gates and the Diocese of Massachusetts shrug off child rape
Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In the
Continue readingAnother Episcopal bishop suspended
Anglican Watch thus far has been unable to obtain additional information on this case. However, we are very glad to see that the Episcopal Church finally is beginning to take clergy discipline seriously. Meanwhile, we note that several corrupt bishops, notably including George Sumner, remain in office. Sumner’s violation of the
Continue readingPB Michael Curry’s legacy will be one of humiliation, failure and loss
While Anglican Watch differs from colleague David Virtue’s views on same-sex marriage, we heartily agree with other aspects of his assessment of Bishop Curry’s tenure. Too little substance, too much paper, zero accountability. We also recall a time when all were welcome in the church, not only those who think like
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