Despite their theological differences, colonial Americans shared a singular doctrine about the nature of religious faith: It could not be imposed by force but must be embraced freely by the mind and conscience of the believer

(New President) Morsi represents a conservative, fundamentalist strain in the Muslim Brotherhood and has openly advocated for conforming civil legislation to Islamic law. Isobel Coleman of the Council on Foreign Relations wrote that Morsi “openly endorses a strict Islamic vision.”

Today's permanent injunction essentially means that those on the side of churches win the case at the district court level, prevailing on the free exercise clause and establishment claims.

Debate of the issue at the assembly acknowledged that the EPC does not take political positions but does issue statements related to theological and Biblical matters. Because life, religious liberty and the free exercise of the conscience are regarded as issues of significant importance, commissioners agreed overwhelmingly to issue the statement.

"The purpose of the committee is not to revisit our stated position, but shall operate with the understanding expressed earlier in this recommendation and issue a report with practical recommendations to the General Synod of 2013"

A different Episcopal Church returns to Indianapolis 18 years later. Abortion is celebrated rather than birth; the church’s drive to be all inclusive and all embracive now hinges on sexual activity not skin color; the Reformed Episcopal Church ultimately did not dance with TEC but became a founding member of ACNA; while The Episcopal Church... Continue Reading

While there's nothing new about young adults drifting from the faith after they leave home until they marry and have children of their own, pollsters fear current trends signal more than sowing wild oats.

“Colonial is a Missouri church, and Heartland is a Missouri Presbytery. The Supreme Court of Missouri has adopted the neutral principles approach in deciding how disputes between local churches and national churches should be resolved, and, since we have two Missouri religious organizations before the court, that is the approach that governs.”

“Humanly speaking, there is hardly a chance in the world. But I believe the merger will occur because God requires it.” --Ed Clowney

The Episcopal Church {proposal] is… a "lifelong covenant." Clergy in dioceses with sympathetic bishops have been blessing gay couples for decades, but the proposal is to permit a trial run of an official liturgy.