The article is akin to a play review saying the first act of [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln_assassination]”Our American Cousin”[/url] was very well done.
When I read Bishop Lee’s and Coadjutor Shannon’s comments I was a little more than dismayed.
These two bishops have drifted so far from “…the Faith once given…” and into the socially-correct morass of “inclusiveness,” regardless of Christ’s teaching and God’s Word through that the prophets, that I believe that it would be very difficult to have a meaningful conversation with them regarding ‘the steadfastness of belief’ in “…the Faith once given…” held by truly traditional/orthodox Anglicans.
The Docese of Virginia’s support of orthodoxy seems to apply only to its canonical authority over what it considers to be ‘its’ parish properties and other assets that exist as monies or are convertible into money.
What a shame!
Better for the bishops’ souls and, and the souls those who unquestioningly follow their authority and leadership, for them to be actively leading the diocese in spreading the “…the Faith once given…” and healing the sick.
If I’m the Diocese of Virginia and TEC I am SO firing my lawyers! Again and again Judge Bellows has rent their arguments asunder, not failing to note the contempt in which they have held his court. And of course he was working with the Supreme Court firmly in mind, putting all things in good order for their (quick and easy) review. In Virginia, at least, I don’t think TEC stands any chance at all.
To be fair, #4, Virginia was always going to be an uphill legal battle for TEC. It’s no surprise that the state law and courts would be sympathetic to seccessionists.
Ross, if it was an uphill battle, why in the world undertake it? The diocese probably would have been recompensed for the property in some fashion. Instead they have spent millions, having to sell property to do it. It is time for reappraisers to stand up and to voice their objections to the lawsuits.
The article is akin to a play review saying the first act of [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln_assassination]”Our American Cousin”[/url] was very well done.
Nice to see some of DioVa and TEC’s self-assuredness knocked into a cocked hat!
When I read Bishop Lee’s and Coadjutor Shannon’s comments I was a little more than dismayed.
These two bishops have drifted so far from “…the Faith once given…” and into the socially-correct morass of “inclusiveness,” regardless of Christ’s teaching and God’s Word through that the prophets, that I believe that it would be very difficult to have a meaningful conversation with them regarding ‘the steadfastness of belief’ in “…the Faith once given…” held by truly traditional/orthodox Anglicans.
The Docese of Virginia’s support of orthodoxy seems to apply only to its canonical authority over what it considers to be ‘its’ parish properties and other assets that exist as monies or are convertible into money.
What a shame!
Better for the bishops’ souls and, and the souls those who unquestioningly follow their authority and leadership, for them to be actively leading the diocese in spreading the “…the Faith once given…” and healing the sick.
If I’m the Diocese of Virginia and TEC I am SO firing my lawyers! Again and again Judge Bellows has rent their arguments asunder, not failing to note the contempt in which they have held his court. And of course he was working with the Supreme Court firmly in mind, putting all things in good order for their (quick and easy) review. In Virginia, at least, I don’t think TEC stands any chance at all.
I love the headline! It’s like “Burst appendix clears way for abdominal surgery.”
To be fair, #4, Virginia was always going to be an uphill legal battle for TEC. It’s no surprise that the state law and courts would be sympathetic to seccessionists.
#1. Rob, Nice one! The second act wasn’t too bad either, if only John Wilkes hadn’t shown up.
Ross, if it was an uphill battle, why in the world undertake it? The diocese probably would have been recompensed for the property in some fashion. Instead they have spent millions, having to sell property to do it. It is time for reappraisers to stand up and to voice their objections to the lawsuits.
Actually, for the ENS that is not that bad an article. Slanted, yes, but at least it seems to have an essential grasp of the facts.
Secessionists???
#5 Jeff Thimsen, you hit that one right out of the park.
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10, Ross can’t resist a dig at the Confederacy.
[i] Burst Appendix Clears Way for Abdominal Surgery [/i] —Jeff Thimsen
One of the finest headline-parodies I’ve ever seen.
Well phrased, Mr. Thimsen
Nice try, Ross, but no cigar!
Jeff Thimsen – ROTFLMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unintentionally, ENS has given us a headline that unites us more than what divides us. 😉