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August 22 2024 By dvirtue Justin Welby has gone off the Church of England reservation with little hope of return

Evangelicals, once his tribe, have turned against him over same-sex marriage. Two landmark churches in central London are ramping up on the idea of a Third Province, but even if that is not realizable, they are preparing ministries for their people not recognized by the established church. Anger over who can preside at the Lord's table may well trigger an ecclesiastical explosion with the Bishop of London with serious consequences.

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August 20 2024 By dvirtue Spiritual Decline in American Society Reveals the Limitations of Christian Evangelicalism

In reality, evangelicals are far fewer in number than typically reported, often are far less biblical in their thinking than one might think, and tend to vote in far fewer numbers than expected. Although more conservative on moral issues, as a whole evangelicals reflect fewer lifestyle differences from the culture than often thought.

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August 17 2024 By dvirtue Church of England Priest thought to pose risk to children is paid off

Canon Andrew Hindley - who worked in Blackburn diocese from 1991 to 2021 - was subject to five police investigations, including into allegations of sexual assault. Documents seen by the BBC show there had been concerns about Canon Hindley for years.

Canon Hindley was an openly gay priest in a cathedral which some people describe as "conservative."

He has never been charged with any criminal offences and says he has never presented any safeguarding risk to anyone.

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August 15 2024 By dvirtue ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY ACCUSED OF ANTI-JEWISH BIAS

It is beyond all human understanding that a major religious figure like Welby can watch as seven nations surrounding Israel would like to see it destroyed in the name of a religion that is theologically defective, hate filled, xenophobic and antisemitic as Islam and get the full support. Welby purports to be an evangelical. Say what!

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August 13 2024 By dvirtue Belshazzar could not read the hand writing on the wall and neither can Episcopal Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe

It has become apparent that TEC has ceased to be a meaningfully Christian church.

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August 09 2024 By dvirtue WHY THE WORLD STILL HATES JEWS

Blood libel (the absurd slander that Jews kill non-Jewish babies to make matsoh, which is believed by many Palestinians) stills hangs over the Jews, a misplaced theological concept effectively used by the Nazis during World War II, but the reasons may lie even deeper. Israel is a modern democracy with a per capita gross domestic product of some $40,000 per year, on par with Britain or France.

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August 09 2024 By dvirtue Patriarch, Heads of Churches in Jerusalem want Dialogue for Peace at the Expense of Israel

Patriarch Theophilos said, "What is going on is really very dangerous not only for our region and the Holy Land but for the whole world, and it is our moral obligation as spiritual leaders to promote and serve the values of the gospel."

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August 08 2024 By dvirtue Riots in England Test Limits of Immigration and what the Real Issue is

Every British citizen has a right to be respected and a responsibility to respect others, so that together we can build a cohesive and harmonious society for all.

As faith leaders, we salute the many people who have stepped forward to repair damage and restore their neighbourhoods. We pledge to work with government and all sections of society towards a constructive and compassionate dialogue on immigration and social cohesion.

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August 06 2024 By dvirtue WHY THEY LEFT THE CHURCH: IT'S THE FAILURE OF "SOUND DOCTRINE" FROM THE PULPIT

The question is why. Many demographers blame our busy lifestyles. The need to work on Sunday, shopping, kids need entertaining, not enough time to get up and get ready for church. We can now do church in front of an iPad or laptop in our pajamas, so why bother getting dressed to go to church. Our lives are hectic and we need Sunday morning to sleep in. "I moved; attendance was inconvenient; or, say, family change," Michael Graham, co-author of "The Great Dechurching" says.

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August 05 2024 By dvirtue Archbishop of Canterbury says Occupation of Palestinian Territories by Israel is Unlawful and they must Exit, but is he Right?

"Through annexing Palestinian land for illegal settlements, depriving Palestinians access to their own natural resources, and imposing a system of military rule that denies them safety and justice, the State of Israel has been denying the Palestinian people dignity, freedom and hope. I am particularly aware of how this is impacting Palestinian Christians, threatening their future and viability. It is clear that ending the occupation is a legal and moral necessity."

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