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Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:58:32 +0000

[...] This morning I discovered, thanks to a comment from the moderator at An Inch at a Time, that there is a new post from Bishop Gene Robinson… First, let’s give ourselves some time to recover. In the first few moments of having the breath knocked out of us, we struggle just to breathe, unable to think about much of anything other than getting some oxygen back into our lungs. We have been dealt a blow that has knocked the wind out of us. Let’s be kind to ourselves, breathe a little, before we try to move on. Nothing has to be decided or done in the next few hours or days. Let’s catch our breath, remembering that breath is a powerful image of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Let’s allow ourselves to be re-infused with that Holy Spirit which has never abandoned us, no matter what the Church does or doesn’t do. [...]

Comment on Open Letter from Gene Robinson after General Convention 06 by Ann Drake

Ann Drake — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 21:36:49 +0000

Thank you for this courageous statement of faith. It helps me remember to celebrate the changes that have happened throughout my life, 69 years. Most of these changes were begun by my fore mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, friends many of them slaves and their supporters. Yes, we will win as Jesus told us. We must walk the path of faith in our efforts for justice, not only for LGBT, but for all people who have suffered under the domination of patriarchy. My walk with Jesus is not over. It has not always been easy. I have learned that God comes to me in those moments of pain and suffering. In fact it is in moments of loss and suffering that I know God the most not in moments of celebration. I hope that I will live to see more changes for justice, but I know that those changes will happen with or without me because others will continue in their efforts to bring about change for justice and righteousness.

Thank you Gene for your confession of faith and your vision. It gives us all hope.

Comment on The new Presiding Bishop is… by J

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:12:08 +0000

More on her qualification as Pastoral Associate & Dean, Good Samaritan School of Theology: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51325

Comment on Statement from Lambeth Palace by William J. Adams

William J. Adams — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 06:32:58 +0000

I am always amazed that a man who has written so much and so eloquently seems to say so little when it comes to this crucial issue. I know where he stands from previous writings, but he is OUR Archbishop NOW. He remains in my prayers.

Comment on Open Letter from Gene Robinson after General Convention 06 by Charlene

Charlene — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:18:37 +0000

What a wonderful thing we have in the Episcopal church! My 18 y/o daughter just came out to us and I am so fortunate to be a lively member of this group of Christian. I think your sermon for Integrity was absolutely fantastic. Thank you. This article was also great. I do pray for you.
Charlene Grimmett
Sulphur, Louisiana

Comment on They saved the worst ’til last… by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:51:33 +0000

Comment on They saved the worst ’til last… by dave

dave — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:55:52 +0000

Well…what do you expect? I knew the whole time that you would not get what you wanted and if you did it would not last. Africa is too powerful and they have grown by leaps and bounds over the past century and are growing each day. I think the best idea for all of you is to start a church of your own or go somewhere else. You might be thinking you are making headway but Africa and the ABC will slap you down every time. They are not going to appease a small interest group when they have 80 million others to take care of. I am not being ugly but I think your energies could be more productive at another denomination.

Comment on They saved the worst ’til last… by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:29:53 +0000

All the hand-wringing over a non-binding “resolution”? Have no fear that this was done solely with the hope the Archbishop of Canterbury won’t expel ECUSA from the Communion or not invite ECUSA bishops to the next Lambeth Conference. It was a “wink-and a nod” with the understanding by the ABC and Presiding Bishop that it would never be enforced….much like when the PB signed the Primate Statement saying that the consecration of Gene Robinson would “tear at the very fabric of the Communion and undermine that which binds us together”….only to then get on a plane and fly to New Hampshire to officiate. It might be hypocritical and two-faced, but I’m sure he had a good reason.

Comment on They saved the worst ’til last… by Renee in Ohio

Renee in Ohio — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 04:03:34 +0000

I posted some thoughts about this. Click my name. I don’t know if anyone will find them helpful, but it’s what I had to offer.

Comment on Ed’s Response to General Convention Wednesday by Trog

Trog — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:09:00 +0000

“ . . . and teaching our brother Jesus’ vision of the human race transformed into the human family.”

There is no such thing. It is “gays” versus “the patronizing str8s”.