It seems that everyone now is commenting on the high emigration rate of the United Kingdom; the now the Aussies are making this a feature at Winds of change create a very different Britain. It's something that this blog has looked at (here and here.) There's no surprise that wealth is driving it. But, as …
The Old British Car and the Anglican Communion
The whole back and forth about Who can expel The Episcopal Church from the Anglican Communion reminds me of the old British car, i.e., those products of that rickety chandelier called British Leyland (MG, Triumph, Rover, Jaguar, Austin, Morris and Wolseley) in the 1960's and 1970's. When these cars ran, they were the best, but …
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Vatican Representative Tones Down One True Church Statement. But Why?
Vatican Representative Tones Down One True Church Statement. But why should he? This issue is only complicated because we live in a world where statements of any kind which point out our differences are considered "politically incorrect." The Catholic Church's position on this matter is no different now than in 2000 when the current Pontiff, …
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More Strange Things out of South Florida
As I always like to say, South Florida is the place "where the animals are tame and the people run wild," and three news items are reminders of that. An Episcopal priest at St. Gregory's in Boca Raton was caught in a bathroom sex sting with stronger evidence than exists against Larry Craig. He had …
Sober Leadership Retreat Considers Future of Diocese
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh conducted a sober leadership retreat to consider the future of the diocese. Now we know for sure that some Episcopalians are very serious about their current situation. To sober up for any reason is a major event for Episcopalians. My second year Latin teacher--an Episcopal priest in an Episcopal school--was …
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Apple’s Jobs Sorry for iPhone Price Cut
Apple's Jobs Sorry for iPhone Price Cut. So are we. But at least we got to show off this site's HP-35 calculator on it.
Yahweh in the Morning: Jesus You Are the Way
This week we continue Emmanuel's music in podcast with Jesus You Are the Way, which features one of the favourite devices of 1970's Catholic folk groups: the "acoustic guitar blast" as a method of producing volume without bringing in the electric jobs. Click here for more information on Yahweh in the Morning.
Western grasshoppers and Chinese ants
"Spengler's" piece about Western grasshoppers and Chinese ants points out one of the sad facts of U.S. economic policy: its willingness to endure long-term trade deficits without allowing those who accumulate the dollars to invest them in U.S. equities. A couple of years ago CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) made a bid for Unocal. …
A Show Stopper for Everyone in the Marriage Debate
The sudden "revelation" by the California Governor and Attorney General, who say marriage can be eliminated in the future is only news to those who have not thought the issue out very carefully. Before Christians in California go off and begin a quest for a constitutional amendment, they need to think about a few things. …
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TEC Considers Its Legal Options
David Trimble's analysis of Bishop/Attorney Stacy Sauls' role and possible analysis in the Episcopal Church's legal options re its property is a very sensible one. Much of what's written about this reflects spiritual angst and a naive view of the legal system. While spiritual angst is understandable, when the legal system gets involved it's necessary …
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