My Story: From Reformed Worship to Anglicanism and Back Again
A journey into other worship traditions and back to Reformed worship
Although I had been raised in Methodist and Presbyterian churches and attended Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, was ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, served pastorates in that church and in the PCA, I nevertheless found myself at different times in my career attracted towards old traditional liturgical churches: first the Antiochian Orthodox Church and... Continue Reading
Ghanaian Anglican Bishop Slams Desmond Tutu Over Gay Comment
Archbishop Yinkah Sarfo has strongly condemned retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu over his comments that he preferred hell to an 'anti-gay' heaven
But speaking on Adom FM’s 6pm News, Archbishop Yinkah Sarfo said the comments by Bishop Tutu were his personal opinion but not the stand of the entire Anglican church. He noted all the Bishops and Archbishops of the Anglican Church met in Mauritius recently and unanimously condemned those comments and dissociated themselves from it. ... Continue Reading
For Gary Hall, Being Dean of the National Cathedral Started With Comedy
Under Hall’s leadership, the National Cathedral announced it will start performing same-sex marriages
“Jesus doesn’t use the word God very much,” he says. “He talks about his Father.” Hall explains: “Where I am now, how do I understand Jesus as a son of God that’s not magical? I’m trying to figure out Jesus as a son of God and a fully human being, if he has both fully... Continue Reading
Gay Couple to Sue Church Over Gay Marriage Opt-Out
Last year the Church of England warned that the Government’s plans to redefine marriage could trigger legal problems and end the 500-year link between church and state.
Wealthy gay dad, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, says he and his civil partner Tony will go to court to force churches to host gay weddings. He told the Essex Chronicle that he will take legal action because “I am still not getting what I want”. Wealthy gay dad, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, says he and his civil partner... Continue Reading
Pope Francis: Clarity, Please
Pope Francis’ recent statements on homosexuality, while well intended could mislead
Yet such an honorable intention fails to recognize the irrational and demonic corporate power committed to afflicting a generation with gender disintegration. To benignly ‘not judge’ that corporate power could mean a lack of pastoral clarity that subjects those afflicted with SSA to a nauseous blend of worshipping both God and Baal. As the... Continue Reading
The Passion of Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg was the German inventor of the moveable-type printing press, which revolutionized the western world
I had never known that Gutenberg’s dream for his moveable-type printing press was the spread of the gospel. In his words I can hear his heart for sharing the good news of Jesus with multitudes in darkness and ignorance. Gutenberg’s passion stirs me. I want to increase in a burden to spread the gospel to... Continue Reading
Jackson-born producer ‘Way, Way’ on his way
Vision leads Rice to develop star-studded film
Rice also worked as a writer on “American Idol” before creating a production company called Sycamore Pictures with his partner, Memphis resident Ben Nearn. “We ended up raising, roughly, a $50 million equity fund,” he said. “We have that at our discretion, and now we just find good projects.” “The Way, Way Back,” was one... Continue Reading
Desmond Tutu Would Prefer Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven
South Africa’s iconic archbishop is clearly still fighting for equality despite his retirement, as he went on to relate the gay rights issue to his country’s tumultuous history, saying, “I am as passionate about this campaign as I ever was about apartheid. For me, it is at the same level.” Desmond Tutu denounced religions... Continue Reading
Covenant College Community Mourns the Loss of David Taaffe ’15
The Covenant College family grieves the death of rising junior David Taaffe
David Taaffe, 20, was a Maclellan Scholar from Brentwood, TN, majoring in Spanish with minors in community development and education. He was a midfielder on the varsity soccer team and was set to return for a second year as the resident assistant for the men’s hall 2nd Central in Carter Hall. He was a graduate... Continue Reading
Threats stall event for ex-gays
Organizers of a reception for ex-gays have postponed the event after homosexual activists phoned and emailed a dozen threats.
Doyle, who is married with three children, said ex-gays are among the most discriminated against in the country, so his organization is committed to demanding equal protection. “Many people are just afraid to speak up and say this is ridiculous,” he said. “People are allowed to have an opinion that’s different without being labeled a... Continue Reading
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