Day: December 6, 2012

Lawrence insists he’s still Bishop of SC

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From Episcopal News Service: Mark Lawrence, who led some of the members of the Diocese of South Carolina out of the Episcopal Church, has said he remains the bishop of the diocese, and called Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori’s Dec. 5 decision to accept his renunciation of orders as “superfluous.”

Opponents of marriage equality cite religion as major factor

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A new Gallup poll indicates that religion is a major consideration for Americans who oppose legalization of same-sex marriage. Answering an open-ended question, 47 percent of those who oppose marriage equality say religion and the Bible are the top reasons. Supporters of same-sex marriage cite equal rights and personal freedom to explain their choice, and …

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Speaking to the Soul

What would have happened, I wonder, if Everyday Mysteries With others she manages a website for the Diocese of Colorado highlighting congregations’ creative ministries:

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