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March 11 2015 By dvirtue UK: The Southwark Declaration

We affirm the divine inspiration of the Holy Scriptures and their supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. We affirm with Canon A5 that 'the doctrine of the Church of England is grounded in the Holy Scriptures, and in such teachings of the ancient Fathers and Councils of the Church as are agreeable to the said Scriptures.''

We affirm, with Article XX, that 'it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written.'

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March 11 2015 By dvirtue Youths turning to Jihad because mainstream religion not 'exciting' enough -- Welby

The Archbishop's comments came as he hosted a reception at Lambeth Palace for leaders from most of the major religious communities in the UK.

Asked by one Anglican cleric whether it was too simplistic to ask only what the Muslim community is doing to prevent radicalisation, he said it would be wrong to blame politicians.

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March 11 2015 By dvirtue Southwark Diocese: Muslim Prayer Service at St John's Waterloo

The Inclusive Mosque Initiative invites you to join us on March 6th 2015 for an inclusive jummah salah led by Dr. Amina Wadud at St. Johns Church Waterloo.The jummah takes place in the run up to International Women's Day and marks the contribution of Dr. Amina Wadud who has been formidable in her stance for gender justice in Islam.

Why is this happening in a Church?

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March 04 2015 By dvirtue UK: Survivors of abuse predict a 'deluge' of complaints

A spokeswoman for survivors of abuse within churches, Anne Lawrence, said this month that the Church would face a "deluge" of complaints.

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March 01 2015 By dvirtue Justin Welby, The Archbishop Of Canterbury, Wants YOU At Lambeth Palace

But the invitation comes with a challenge. The residents will be asked to step away from the "busyness of contemporary life" and establish a "daily rhythm of silence, study and prayer." They'll also be required to commit to volunteering with their local community.

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February 28 2015 By dvirtue ENGLAND: Dean of St Paul's David Ison calls on CofE to consider gay marriage

Dr David Ison says today: "We need to consider what the acceptance of same-sex marriage in the Church would mean in reality, and how it would be understood in relation to the theology of Christian marriage and the chequered history of that institution, as well as contemporary social practice around sexuality."

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February 27 2015 By dvirtue ENGLAND: Bishop of Salisbury investigates AMiE church

"Ideally we might want to welcome Christ Church as fellow workers in Christ, but we also wonder why another church explicitly for Anglicans is needed in Salisbury when the broad spectrum of Anglican identities is already catered for.

"The Bishop of Salisbury is seeking clarification about the involvement of Bishop John Ellison in the December service. Bishop Ellison has had to postpone two meetings arranged to discuss this matter due to illness.

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February 27 2015 By dvirtue Grace and Disagreement -- what about Truth?

Summarizing Pilling, the booklet outlines the context of rapidly changing attitudes towards sexuality in the nation to which the Church carries out its mission. The report notes that popular belief should not in itself determine the Church's teaching.

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February 27 2015 By dvirtue Former Archbishop Of Canterbury Lord Carey 'To Be Removed' From KCL Windows Over Gay Marriage Views

Ben Hunt, KCL's LGBT Student Council Officer, told Roar News: "The [university] principal has asked me to compile a list of new alumni for the window in suggestions.

"[This] will also mean the removal of Lord Carey and the inclusion of minorities in the discussions for new alumni."

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February 25 2015 By dvirtue Archbishop of Canterbury on gays: 'Who am I to judge them for their sins, if they have sins?'

The married father-of-five admitted that he "struggled" with his views on homosexuality, adding: "I'm listening very, very closely to try to discern what the spirit of God is trying to tell us."

He added: "I see my own selfishness and weakness and think who am I judge them for their sins, if they have sins.

"We shouldn't demonise and dismiss and hate each other as that is so dangerous."

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