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The Deification of the Self and the Collapse of Moral Order
(Image: The Tower of Babel, Pieter Bruegel the Elder) The Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore The Southern Anglican April 8, 2026 There is a thread running quietly beneath many of the crises we see in the modern West. It is not always named, but it is widely felt. It appears in our institutions, in our public discourse, and increasingly in our moral reasoning. At its core, it is this: the elevation of the self to the highest authority. We are living in an age where the individual—his desir
The Parish is at the heart of the Church of England. Discussion on the future of the parish is being waged in the Church of England
By Canon Dr. Chris Sugden ANGLICAN MAINSTREAM April 8, 2026 The parish One point needs to be remembered. The Church of England has been rooted in its parishes, since well before the Reformation. In the New Testament we learn that from the earliest days of the church there was a structure made up of apostles / bishops, elders and deacons and ‘those with gifts of administration’ (1 Cor 12.28). The apostles founded churches and visited them, but there was no plethora of assistan
Is the Pope Right About War?
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 6, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has come out aiming his theological guns at Donald Trump, issuing a direct appeal for peace and urging him to end the war with Iran. Ahead of the Easter holiday, the pontiff addressed the U.S. president and other world leaders, urging them to “look for solutions to problems” and to bring the conflict to an end. Speaking with reporters at Castel Gandolfo, the pope said he hoped President Trump wa
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Is the Pope Right About War?
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 6, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has come out aiming his theological guns at Donald Trump, issuing a direct appeal for peace and urging him to end the war with Iran. Ahead of the Easter holiday, the pontiff addressed the U.S. president and other world leaders, urging them to “look for solutions to problems” and to bring the conflict to an end. Speaking with reporters at Castel Gandolfo, the pope said he hoped President Trump wa
CONNECTICUT: Flagship Charismatic Episcopal Church to Be Demolished St. Paul's Darien will be razed to make way for multimillion-dollar homes
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 5, 2026 The former flagship parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut — St. Paul's, Darien — is being demolished to make way for multimillion-dollar homes, according to local news reports. St. Paul's was for decades the leading charismatic parish in the Episcopal Church, shaped by the vision of the Rev. Everett L. "Terry" Fullam, who served as rector from 1972 to 1989. Under his leadership, the congregation became one
Canadian Anglican Archbishop Shane Parker Blames Israel for West Bank and Gaza "Devastation"
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 3, 2026 Canadian Anglican Archbishop Shane Parker has described the situation faced by Palestinian Christians—and Palestinians in general—as "extremely challenging," claiming that evidence of Israel's intention to occupy, inhabit, and control Palestinian territory is everywhere. He pointed to what he called "the devastation of Gaza," major roads dividing the West Bank, and the "perennial inconveniences" faced by Pal
News From Around the World
Canterbury and the Collapse of Anglican Unity
By Mouneer Anis FIRST THINGS March 31, 2026 For more than a century, the archbishop of Canterbury has been regarded as primus inter pares, the “first among equals,” and the head of the Anglican Communion. This leading role signified a historic focus of unity for Anglicans around the world. Yet recent developments within global Anglicanism raise serious questions about whether the Church of England can still maintain that role in the life of what was once widely known as the
Peace Building & Social Justice: Nigeria's Path to Prosperity
First Lady of Nigeria preaches on God’s mercy at Lambeth Palace By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org March 30, 2026 As part of the UK–Nigeria State Visit engagements, PSJ UK an International Organisation for Peace Building & Social Justice UK convened a high-level breakfast policy dialogue at the UK Parliament, bringing together policymakers, civil society leaders, and members of the Nigerian diaspora. The session offered a platform to reflect on Nigeria's current real
ACNA Hires Lathrop GPM to Review Ruch Title IV Process
From ACNAtoo March 27, 2026 On March 23, 2026, the ACNA announced that it has retained Lathrop GPM to conduct an independent procedural review of the Title IV disciplinary process of Bishop Stewart Ruch. The update includes a brief scope for the investigation, but the ACNA declines to provide the engagement letter or commit to publicly sharing the subsequent findings. This development comes after months of dedicated advocacy by the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina’s (AD
Church of England
The Parish is at the heart of the Church of England. Discussion on the future of the parish is being waged in the Church of England
By Canon Dr. Chris Sugden ANGLICAN MAINSTREAM April 8, 2026 The parish One point needs to be remembered. The Church of England has been rooted in its parishes, since well before the Reformation. In the New Testament we learn that from the earliest days of the church there was a structure made up of apostles / bishops, elders and deacons and ‘those with gifts of administration’ (1 Cor 12.28). The apostles founded churches and visited them, but there was no plethora of assistan
King Charles III stirs outrage for neglecting Easter message: 'Christians will be heartbroken' Speculation swirls that Charles secretly converted to Islam
By Jon Brown THE CHRISTIAN POST April 04, 2026 King Charles III has prompted concern from members of the public and some Christian leaders in the United Kingdom for declining to issue a formal Easter message to his subjects this year, despite offering one last year and commemorating Ramadan with a statement in February. King Charles III and Queen Camilla held the Royal Maundy service on Thursday in Wales for only the second time in its 800-year history, though the king's lack
Prince William to ‘draw line in sand’ on questions over his commitment to Church of England
The Prince of Wales is not a regular churchgoer like his father the King or his late grandmother THE INDEPENDENT March 21, 2026 Prince William is reestablishing his commitment to the Church of England and his “quieter” approach to faith ahead of his role as future King. The Prince of Wales is set to attend the Archbishop of Canterbury’s enthronement this week and has met with Dame Sarah M
Viewpoints by David Virtue
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THIS WEEK • Americans lie about church attendance — new data shows only 5% actually show up • Sarah Mullally installed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury — first woman in 1,400 years • Global South primates push back; 16 of 42 absent from enthronement • ACNAtoo blasts ACNA’s hiring of LGBTQ+-affirming law firm Lathrop GPM to review Ruch decision • Bishop Edgar refuses ACNA discussions without diocesan representation • Did Bishops E
GAFCON the Day After | Who Attended? | North African Bishop: "Jerusalem Declaration Is Our Confession" | IASCUFO vs. the Global Anglican Communion | TEC Scandals | Atherstone on Mullally |
ANiE Seeks Provincial Status with GAFCON QUOTES OF THE DAY "Here's how to determine God's will for your life: Go wherever your gifts will be exploited the most." — John Stott "Be very sure of this — people never reject the Bible because they cannot understand it. They understand it only too well. They understand that it condemns their own behavior, that it witnesses against their own sins, and summons them to judgment." — J. C. Ryle "The Church's one foundation is Jesus Chris
GAFCON Resets Communion // No Rival Leader to APB Mullally // Conciliar vs. Confessionalism // Canon Resigns over LLF Prayers // What is wrong with CofE? //
End Times Speculation Unleashes “Prophecy” Nutters //Gen Z least Religious in US History QUOTES OF THE DAY: "The early Church converted the Roman world without altar calls, stage lighting, or seeker-sensitive liturgies. She did it by forming disciples, baptizing converts, and worshiping God with seriousness and awe." — Rev. Dr. Donald H. Moore "The souls who don't know Christ need us to be clear in articulating the faith and faithful in presenting it with our words and our de
Culture Wars
The Rival Gospel of Transhumanism
Why Michael Horton is right to call it an eschatology, not merely a technology (Image: Detail of Creation of Adam, Michelangelo) The Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore https://substack.com/ March 28, 2026 Michael Horton, in his article at Modern Reformation, has done the Church a service by naming something that too many still treat as morally neutral. Transhumanism is not merely a set of technological ambitions. It is not simply a matter of better tools, longer life spans, enhanced c
The International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice Welcomes ‘Not Guilty’ Court decision in first criminal trial of so-called ‘Gay Conversion Practices’
Issued by the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC) March 4, 2026 The International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC) welcomes the ‘Not Guilty’ decision of a Malta court in what is believed to be the first criminal trial of so-called ‘Gay Conversion Practices’ The case featured Matthew Grech, 36, a Maltese Christian, a co-worker in Core Issues Trust (of which the IFTCC is a project) and co-director of X-Out-Loud.
Surprising Revival: Gen Z Men & Highly Educated Lead Return to Religion
By Joel Kotkin & Bheki Mahlobo , RealClearInvestigationsFebruary 17, 2026 The decline of religion remains a fundamental reality in most Western countries, particularly in Europe, where over 50% of those under age 40 do not identify with any faith. Even in more religious America, some estimate that as many as 100,000 churches will close in the near future. Meanwhile, the ranks of “Nones,” those outside religious communities, have grown so large that their numbers rival th
As Eye See It
The Deification of the Self and the Collapse of Moral Order
(Image: The Tower of Babel, Pieter Bruegel the Elder) The Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore The Southern Anglican April 8, 2026 There is a thread running quietly beneath many of the crises we see in the modern West. It is not always named, but it is widely felt. It appears in our institutions, in our public discourse, and increasingly in our moral reasoning. At its core, it is this: the elevation of the self to the highest authority. We are living in an age where the individual—his desir
Full Churches, Thin Faith: The Crisis We Are Not Naming
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore https://southernanglican.substack.com/ April 2, 2026 (Image: Celebrating Communion in a Swedish Parish Church, Bengt Nordenberg, 1856) We are often told that the Church is in decline. Attendance is down. Giving is down. Evangelism is weak. Moral confusion is rising. The narrative is familiar, and in many respects, it is true. And yet, it is not the whole truth. Even now, tens of millions of Americans still attend church. Sanctuaries are not empty. Th
Bishops, Character, and Communion: A Biblical Lens on Leadership Decisions
By David Straw www.virtueonline.org March 30, 2026 Not Another Debate on Women Clergy Before anyone misunderstands, this is not simply another article about women in ordained ministry. It is not that simple, and it is not that small. The issue runs deeper. It touches the biblical pattern for choosing bishops, the meaning of apostolic leadership, and what happens when that pattern is quietly set aside in favor of something that looks more like institutional momentum than disce
Devotionals
PARADISE LOST
by David G. Duggan © www.virtueonline.org December 28, 2025 In my 35 plus years of being a landlord I’ve never had to evict someone–until now. After more than a year of non-payment, and eight months of legal proceedings, the sheriff finally escorted this tenant, and her young child from the apartment they had shared for three years. Welcome to C[r]ook County, IL. Undeterred and defiant, this tenant somehow made her way back to the apartment, dismantling a lock and ripping off
Stand Fast in Freedom: Galatians 5:1 and the Modern Yokes of Bondage
By the Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore www.virtueonline.org August 20, 2025 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us...
Sola Gratia: The Unmerited Favor That Rescued the World
Grace is not a suggestion, a boost, or a cooperative handshake—it is the sovereign act of God upon undeserving sinners. The Rev. Dr....
Theology, History and Science
The Sin of Silence: When Knowing the Good Is Not Enough
(Image: The Good Samaritan Tending the Traveller's Wounds with Oil and Wine, from The Parable of the Good Samaritan, Heinrich Aldegrever) By Rev Dr. Ronald Moore March 24, 2026 There is a category of sin that receives far less attention than it deserves—not because it is rare, but because it is subtle. It does not shout. It does not scandalize. It does not always leave visible wreckage in its wake. Yet it is pervasive, corrosive, and deeply indicting. It is the sin of omissio
Sanctified in Truth: The Unity Christ Prayed For. An Exegetical Reflection on John 17
SPECIAL TO VIRTUEONLINE By Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Moore www.virtueonline.org March 8 2026 Few passages of Scripture reveal the heart of Christ more fully than John 17. Spoken on the night before the Crucifixion, this prayer stands at the threshold of the Passion. It is not merely a moment of personal devotion; it is the prayer of the High Priest as He prepares to offer Himself. The ancient Church often called this chapter the High Priestly Prayer , and the title is fitting. In i
Grafted, Not Hyphenated: Why “Judeo-Christian Civilization” Obscures the Fulfillment of Israel
By Ronald Moore THEOPOLIS INSTITUTE February 17, 2026 When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans that Gentile believers were “grafted in” to the olive tree of Israel (Romans 11), he was not announcing the birth of a new religion but the restoration of God’s ancient purpose. The covenant was not discarded but fulfilled; the tree was not uprooted but renewed. In Christ, the promises to Abraham reach their intended harvest: the nations brought in, Israel restored, creation reco
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