Bishop faces rebellion over women clergy
“A senior bishop is facing a rebellion from his clergy over his attempt to create a haven for opponents of female priests. …
One senior cleric in the diocese has accused the bishop of trying to establish a refuge for anti-women priests. He claimed that the decision to block the appointment of a new bishop who would ordain women was an attempt to create a haven for traditionalists opposed to female priests.”
– From The (UK) Telegraph. (Note the growing use of the word “traditionalist”.) Photo: Diocese of Chichester.
Anglicans give Christmas a multicultural makeover
It may have become traditional for angels, three wise men and the baby Jesus to play a starring role in the festive season.
But now Hindu snowmen, a Chinese dragon and a Jewish temple are also to be included in an attempt to make the celebrations more inclusive of Britain’s diverse communities. …
… However, some traditionalists warned that making Christmas multicultural and multi-faith threatened to undermine the Christian message.
– Story from The (UK) Telegraph. (Image: Westminster Abbey.)
The Tragedy of the faux-Evangelicals
Matt recently pointed us to a post by Christina Rees, chair of the women’s ordination pressure group WATCH (Women and the Church). The piece by Rees is one of several in the last week for the Guardian newspaper’s “Comment is Free” section.
Last week the question was raised “What should evangelicals believe?” This is, of course, a key question. Much of the fracturing amongst those who are opposed to the innovations of TEC and others in the Anglican Communion comes about because this simple question cannot be answered clearly. …
– David Ould writes at Stand Firm.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…