tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post114529442885284516..comments2024-02-21T03:20:21.898-08:00Comments on An Inch At A Time: Reflections on the Journey: Good News for An Easter MondaySUSAN RUSSELLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01795717638621668638noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1150208716221868792006-06-13T07:25:00.000-07:002006-06-13T07:25:00.000-07:00Tony, I think the dropped jaws are speaking volum...Tony, I think the dropped jaws are speaking volumes....Good question. Don't expect anyone posting on this blog to have an answer though :->Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1146065169915962012006-04-26T08:26:00.000-07:002006-04-26T08:26:00.000-07:00Usually on this blog, questions are promptly answe...Usually on this blog, questions are promptly answered,which is why I am curious at to the strange silence since I asked this question: "Would ending the culture of violence include the killing of babies in the womb?"<BR/><BR/>Would anyone like to take a shot (I was going to say stab, but thought better of it) at this one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1146065024793283182006-04-26T08:23:00.000-07:002006-04-26T08:23:00.000-07:00My "trackback" didn't make it through your system....My "trackback" didn't make it through your system.<BR/><BR/>While I disagree with much of the platform and the underlying theology, I salute The Consultation for being clear that we face "watershed" choices.<BR/><BR/>My commentary at<BR/>http://anthill.wordpress.com/2006/04/26/general-convention-as-watershed/<BR/>voices my disappointment in the omission of a priority for an "evangelical" (in the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1146064951926253252006-04-26T08:22:00.000-07:002006-04-26T08:22:00.000-07:00So, is the Consultation ready to return to the Apo...So, is the Consultation ready to return to the Apostles' teaching and fellowship? Are they ready to commit to following the moral and ethical teaching that the Apostolic Church has taught for the last 1900 years?<BR/><BR/>Remember, to continue in the Apostles' teaching and fellowship is the first promise of the Baptized. <BR/><BR/>YBIC,<BR/>Phil SnyderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145599182250473862006-04-20T22:59:00.000-07:002006-04-20T22:59:00.000-07:00Rev. Susan,To a large extent, I'm very much in agr...Rev. Susan,<BR/><BR/>To a large extent, I'm very much in agreement with you. I agree that people on the social gospel and evangelical ends can have much to teach each other about a wholistic Christian way of life. Speaking personally, I've been challenged in some good ways by progressives. So in some ways, your words resonate with me.<BR/><BR/>What keeps me from going with you wholeheartedly is Chip Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055858187692162039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145545898200588812006-04-20T08:11:00.000-07:002006-04-20T08:11:00.000-07:00chip -- I believe that a call from God is PART of ...chip -- I believe that a call from God is PART of what we name as "otherwise qualified!" No argument there! As for the "individaul sin" piece isn't that part of the historic yin and yang of our Anglican comprehensiveness? <BR/><BR/>The social gospel wing of the church needs the evangelicals to call them back to their personal relationship with Jesus and their individual failings while the SUSAN RUSSELLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795717638621668638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145513181189957392006-04-19T23:06:00.000-07:002006-04-19T23:06:00.000-07:00Reading this reminds me of Tony Campolo's comments...Reading this reminds me of Tony Campolo's comments once to a National Council of Churches gathering: the platform (with the exception of the section on the Baptismal Covenant) sounds like it's from the based on the platform of the Democratic party, not Scripture. (The National Council of Churches had asked Tony to critique the platform and tell them how to make it more appealing to evangelicals. Chip Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055858187692162039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145394595222508962006-04-18T14:09:00.000-07:002006-04-18T14:09:00.000-07:00Would ending the culture of violence include the k...Would ending the culture of violence include the killing of babies in the womb?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145377125594152902006-04-18T09:18:00.000-07:002006-04-18T09:18:00.000-07:00Could you provide some examples of the second item...Could you provide some examples of the second item in number one (conform the canons to the baptismal theology of The Book of Common Prayer)?<BR/><BR/>I have heard this mentioned before, but I don't know what changes in canon law are being recommended. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.Fr Timothy Matkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794558184459092532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145330495116743752006-04-17T20:21:00.000-07:002006-04-17T20:21:00.000-07:00Why are anti-racism measures not included in the r...Why are anti-racism measures not included in the required curricula of all Episcopal schools? Why did you not include a statement supporting changing public policy so that LGTB persons could be included in civil marriage and have a church blessing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145320478314184432006-04-17T17:34:00.000-07:002006-04-17T17:34:00.000-07:00Sometimes an accident provides humor, and this is ...Sometimes an accident provides humor, and this is the case due to the typo in the last entry: "Episcoplains." I suggest that we who are growing weary of disagreeing on issues within ECUSA are not simply complaining, but Episcoplaining. Alert the media!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145317825256824652006-04-17T16:50:00.000-07:002006-04-17T16:50:00.000-07:00Thank you for posting this information. I am pleas...Thank you for posting this information. <BR/><BR/>I am pleased to see that the promises and responsibiliies of our Baptismal Covenant are being held up as the clear basis for full participation in the life and work of our Church.<BR/><BR/>As we performed baptisms and renewed our vows this past Vigil, I was struck at how crystal clear the words of the Covenant are. The Covenant is very simple and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21609676.post-1145314573412140112006-04-17T15:56:00.000-07:002006-04-17T15:56:00.000-07:00Thanks for the "prompt," Jeff -- have added the or...Thanks for the "prompt," Jeff -- have added the organizations along with links to websites.SUSAN RUSSELLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795717638621668638noreply@blogger.com