Chicagoist: The Election That Crossed The Pond

guest

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:42:55 -0600

Of course it's an important event, #4. That's because so many peope are wrapped up in superstition. In fact, that is one reason why so many bigots are against this woman: Their superstitious beliefs tell them being gay is for some reason wrong.

Ontology

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:50:21 -0600

Guest3 - whatever you think of religion, the choice of religious leadership cannot be reduced by calling it superstition. Such positions hold immense significance for people both within and without their respective faith communities. Whether you favor it or not, the election of an out lesbian to a position of religious leadership would be a rather important event.

guest

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:47:16 -0600

Why people get so worked up over glorified forms of superstition is beyond me.

Ferdy

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:41:47 -0600

Eastern Orthodox Christians are not Protestants, but rather a branch of Catholicism. Protestantism comes out of the Lutheran tradition in Germany.

been hecht

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:35:05 -0600

i has always thought that any christians that were not catholic were protestant. in any case, this is yet further distressing news, to me, as someone who tries to be a progressive catholic. [lesbian bishop? hell, we don't even have women priests! but the pope does wear Prada shoes]