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Archive for May, 2009

New Evangelical Documentary Exposes Abortifacient Qualities of the Birth Control Pill, Promotes NFP

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 Posted in Apologetics, Children/Family | Comments Off

By Alex Bush, LifeSite News A documentary called “28 Days on the Pill” has been released that seeks expose the abortifacient properties of the birth control pill. The documentary explains that many ... Read more..

Court learns former bishop was asked to help in diocese

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church Of Canada, Anglican Network in Canada, Homosexuality | Comments Off

From Diocese of New Westminster Bishop Michael Ingham asked the retiring bishop of Algoma, Ronald Ferris, to consider assisting him last year by serving as a pastoral bishop to conservative parishes ... Read more..

‘Demographic Winter’ Producer says Billionaire Population Controllers are Aiding a Disaster-in-the-Making

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Eugenics | Comments Off

From Christian Newswire Commenting on a May 24 story in The London Times, "Demographic Winter" Producer Barry McLerran said an association of liberal billionaires (called the Good Club) was "working with ... Read more..

Greetings to Bishop Donald Harvey and the Vancouver Churches from the chair of the Church of England Evangelical Council

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

To Bishop Donald Harvey, Anglican Network in Canada Dear Bishop Donald I write personally and on behalf of the Church of England Evangelical Council to assure you of our prayers, love and ... Read more..

Gay ministers get backing of Tutu

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

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Allegations fly in e-mail row

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Anglican Communion, TEC | Comments Off

By George Conger, Religious Intelligence A "dirty tricks" campaign has blown up in the faces of liberal activists in the Episcopal Church, as the publication of purloined e-mails has led to ... Read more..

Harman snubs ‘prejudice against Christians’ plea

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Politics, Religious Liberty | Comments Off

From The Christian Institute The Minister for Equality, Harriet Harman, has ignored an MP’s call for a House of Commons debate on prejudice against Christians in the public sector. The appeal came ... Read more..

For would-be FOCA — Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans — supporters

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (FCA), From Lisa's Lookout | Comments Off

FOCA is in need of your prayers, investment and financial support.  There is much that remains to be done to make this celebration the highlight of the year!  Please do get in touch if ... Read more..

Proposition 8 Upheld by California Supreme Court. Episcopal Bishop Cries Foul

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Gay Marriage, TEC | Comments Off

News Analysis by David Virtue, Virtueonline The ink was barely dry on a 6-1 decision by the California Supreme Court to uphold a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. It also decided ... Read more..

Demonising the BNP is not going to help defeat them

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Culture, Politics | Comments Off

By Frank Field, Independent The archbishops were right – up to a point – to broadside the BNP. The basic aims of the BNP are a direct attack on the Christian ... Read more..

Bishop Nazir Ali on the need for morality

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in News, pro-life/abortion | Comments Off

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“It was time to go” – Traditional Anglicans break with Episcopal Church, form new diocese

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in TEC | Comments Off

From California Catholic Daily A new diocese has been formed “to carry the banner of Anglican orthodoxy” in the western U.S., and includes 18 California parishes. The Diocese of Western Anglicans ... Read more..

Registration now open for the Anglican Church in North America Assembly

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church in North America | Comments Off

From Common Cause Registration is now open for the organizing assembly of the Anglican Church in North America June 22-25, 2009, at St. Vincent's Cathedral in Bedford, Texas. Delegates selected by ... Read more..

Letter to Church Times (unpublished) on Sex & The City Conference

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Healing, Homosexuality | Comments Off

Unpublished letter to the Church Times in response to earlier published letters here. Sir Concerns from gay Christian groups about religion promising to “turn gay people straight” are valid, especially considering the ... Read more..

Day 2 – Trial of ANiC Parishes v Diocese of New Westminster

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 Posted in Anglican Church Of Canada, Anglican Network in Canada | Comments Off

From ANiC Bishop Don Harvey was under cross-examination for the first half of the morning session. Mr George Macintosh, counsel for the diocese, asked questions focused on the “legitimacy” of Archbishop ... Read more..

Hugh Palmer’s talk at the Fulcrum Conference

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

There have been requests for the full version of Hugh Palmer's presentation at the Fulcrum conference.  Since he spoke from notes, we are grateful for the audio link here at http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/media/2009/20090516hughpalmer.mp3.  ... Read more..

WHAT CHOICES DO TRADITIONALISTS IN THE C OF E HAVE?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in Church of England | Comments Off

By Roland J Morant, Virtueonline At this time of uncertainty and insecurity for those of us belonging to the Church of England who wish to keep the Faith passed on to ... Read more..

Scottish abortions reach record high

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in Disestablishment, pro-life/abortion | Comments Off

From The Christian Institute The Scottish Government has described news of a rise in the number of abortions performed as “disappointing”. Between 2007 and 2008 the number of abortions performed had risen ... Read more..

Dr Jeffrey Satinover to visit Northern Ireland, 19th & 20th June, 2009

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

What does science really say about homosexuality? In an informal setting, psychiatrist Jeffrey Satinover examines what is reported in the popular press and shows that much of the research is ... Read more..

The Worst Thing About Gay Marriage – It isn’t going to work

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in Culture, Gay Marriage | Comments Off

by Sam Schulman, The Weekly Standard (Hat Tip: Virtueonline) There is a new consensus on gay marriage: not on whether it should be legalized but about the motives of those of us ... Read more..