The following is reprinted with permission from Christa Brown’s excellent publication In Solidarity. The original is here. The U.S. Department of Justice has now shut down its investigation into sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention. So say attorneys for the SBC Executive Committee who assert that the DOJ notified them today
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Statement on Bishop Mariann Budde’s inauguration day sermon
Anglican Watch has received a number of questions about EDOW Bishop Mariann Budde and her recent speech at the National Cathedral, in which she directly called on Donald Trump to act with mercy towards immigrants, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who are in fear. This is our response. Anglican Watch
Continue readingBishop Mark Stevenson and others speak out about Christian Nationalism and hate. We worry whether the Episcopal Church can make a difference
As we move into 2025 and a new era of politics in Washington, folks at Anglican Watch were heartened to read Virginia Bishop Mark Stevenson’s message this morning about these issues. At the same time, we have to ask if his comments will lead to meaningful action or if they
Continue readingCan the Episcopal church help heal the nation?
Okay, I admit. It sounds improbable. But hear me out. For several years, the Episcopal church has talked about the need for racial reconciliation. And even as it does so, we now have some saying that there needs to be reconciliation following the coup attempt at the US Capitol. But
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