This sex-act morality flow chart was recently shared with me. By a bishop. In these turbulent times it is helpful imperative that ethical teaching, especially in the area of sexual activity, be unambiguously presented.
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When does Epiphany end?
Our bishop recently wrote to the diocese, “The season of Epiphany extends to Ash Wednesday”. Well, in Canada, yes. And in The Episcopal Church. But not in New Zealand Anglicanism. Not this year anyway (yep, two years ago it was true here). In this year’s NZ Anglican Lectionary(PDF download), this coming Sunday (29 January) is the 4th ...
Saint Paul says shit
Interesting reactions to the use of the word "shit" in "Shit people say to ministers". Almost as if saying "shit" is unbiblical. It's actually quite the opposite. Saint Paul, in his letter to the Philippians (3:8) wrote ἀλλὰ μενοῦνγε καὶ ἡγοῦμαι πάντα ζημίαν εἶναι διὰ τὸ ὑπερέχον τῆς γνώσεως Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ κυρίου μου, διὃν ...
Shit people say to ministers
Here's a video sort-of following a current meme. If you can't cope with swearing, go for a walk, have a coffee, chat with a friend instead: The actual meme, of course, would lead to a video "shit ministers say". Now that would be an interesting video. And so easy to find examples for. Start here:
Christchurch cardboard cathedral
[UPDATED see below] Christchurch's transitional cathedral group had hoped for a decision a fortnight ago about the location of the $4 million Christchurch cardboard cathedral. Maybe some more lateral thinking is happening... Speaking of lateral thinking: at the recent Whitcoulls bookshop sale, I purchased a cardboard cathedral for $7 (images). The costly Christchurch cardboard cathedral (CCCC) is ...
Wanna serve Jesus? Buy this watch
When I first watched internet sensation "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus" there was something that began to bug me. Here's the video that has taken the internet by storm - something like 14 million viewers in the first week! Okay, I can get past the gender-exclusive language. That's not what bugs me... I wonder what ...
sola scriptura?
Recently an e-friend of mine got a tattoo. And talked about it online. He is a Christian with a big following online. Well, the resulting very public hostility is enough to put anyone off Christianity. You can divide “Bible-believing Christians” into three: those who think the Bible forbids tattoos; those who think the Bible allows ...
Resources for Ordinary Time
• collect/opening prayer reflection Candlemas; the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
• collect/opening prayer reflection 29 January and week following(NZ Prayer Book)
• collect/opening prayer reflection 22 January and week following(NZ Prayer Book)
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