Monthly Archives: October 2003

Sanctioned Sin

I hope and pray that orthodoxy will prevail in the Anglican Church.

Episcopalian Group Repudiates Gay Stance
By RICHARD N. OSTLING

“DALLAS – After an enthusiastic rally that concluded with a strong protest declaration demanding church leaders repent for their growing acceptance of gay relationships, conservative Episcopalians are waiting anxiously for an emergency summit meeting in London. “

Nigerians Protest Gay Priests, Bishops
By DULUE MBACHU

“LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Anglican Church held a day of fasting and prayers Monday to protest the confirmation of homosexual priests and bishops in the United States and Britain. “

Maybe this will lead to a new Oxford Movement. Cardinal Newman, pray for us.

Vatican eggs on Anglican split in US
Cardinal praises conference planning break over gay bishop
By Stephen Bates

“The Vatican has publicly endorsed US Episcopalian hardliners gathered in Dallas to plan the breakup of their liberal national church. In a surprise letter from Rome on behalf of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the Catholic enforcer of doctrinal purity, wrote to the organisers praising their stand. Support has also come from one of Britain’s most respected evangelicals.”

I hope and pray that orthodoxy will prevail in the Catholic Church. We are supposed to be in the world, but not of it. Just because secular society approves of homosexuality, doesn’t mean the Church should. Doctrine isn’t about what makes us feel good or what’s easiest. It’s about following when the Holy Spirit leads and obeying God’s commandments as set forth in scripture.

Gay Catholics struggle to maintain faith in church
By Yvonne Abraham

“Grace Kelemanik, Catholic and lesbian, has worshiped with her partner at a suburban Boston parish for more than seven years. Their baby daughter was baptized there. Kelemanik has served on church committees, taught religious education classes to parish children.”

Clay Breaks Mold

He won’t sing about promiscuous sex?!? E-gads! What’s the world coming to. 😉

Kudos to this fellow for standing up for what he believes in, instead of selling his soul to the record company.

Building a Better Pop Star
The record industry needs a savior. American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken could be it. Now will he play along, or is his style too far off-key?
By JOSH TYRANGIEL

“Ask the employees at Clay Aiken’s record label, RCA, if they would listen to Aiken’s debut album, Measure of a Man, by choice, and the response is almost uniform: a lengthy pause followed by laughter.”

Government Waste

It’s so nice to know our elected officials are using their time so effectively. Shakespeare suggested we kill all the lawyers. I suggest politicians and bureaucrats instead.

Feral Cat Day just one of many state legislative victories
By Bill Toland

“HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s lawmakers have accomplished quite a bit over the last few weeks, but very little of it is what you might have expected. A bona fide education package? Probably a few weeks off. Pittsburgh tax bailout? Lord knows. Slots? Don’t bet on it. Pennsylvania Feral Cat Day? Done. John Coltrane Day? Taken care of. Youth Soccer Month, anyone? You betcha. Each has been considered, via resolution, since the state Legislature returned to work last month.”

Classy

Lindows: Microsoft settlement site stays
By David Becker

“Linux seller Lindows.com said Tuesday that it will continue to help Californians process legal claims against Microsoft, despite a challenge by the software giant. “

I’m happy to see Microsoft taken down a notch, but I’m afraid these days there are worse organizations that deserve attention, such as the RIAA and the Department of Homeland Security.