Chicagoist: The Split Begins: Congregation Separation

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:55:43 -0600

Most people do not want to be married by a Bea Arthur look alike dressed in a priest costume.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:16:58 -0600

I trust the Pope. If an 80 year old virgin doesn't know the way regarding sexuality, then who does?

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:22:01 -0600

What a relief, someone else has already pointed out how the two gentlemen carrying the cross look like they'd be more comfortable in a welcoming/inclusive/affirming parish. Like ours... Anyway, I'm not that familiar with "Rez," but I'm under the impression they've been leaving the Episcopal Church for several years. They started talking seriously about it in February and March of this year. They have made a graceful exit and I'm grateful for that, but their timing puts them right in the spotlight, and I wonder about that. Otherwise, I'm happy for them as they've struggled for a long time to be comfortable in a liberal diocese. And we can all move forward. ginny (sorry, messed up on your registration process)

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:34:04 -0600

Guest #1 (and I know it's the same person) is always harping on it's vs. its, but most of the time, he/she has it wrong him/herself. Funny.

petermavrik

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:23:29 -0600

@guest 4: You are absolutely right that it's exciting (@guest 1, that's the proper use, it's = it is) to hear this sort of debate in the public eye. Definitely stuff for the history books.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:55:47 -0600

The Chicago diocese is ready for change. The lesbian nominated for bishop may be one of the least radical theologians up for the job. It will be interesting how this turns out as the US church is a major funder of Anglican programs around the world. Many of the African churches may not agree with the US church's positions on gays and women, however they don't have a problem with their money. Fiscal need may determine the US church's role in the Anglican Union. This is pretty exciting. I don't think that I ever expected to see a major religion deal with these issues so publicly in my lifetime.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:26:52 -0600

Here is a better link for the Sun Times. It is truly amazing: www.newseum.org/media/dfp/jpg10/lg/IL_CST.jpg

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:18:59 -0600

Did anyone see the front page of the Sun Times? The parishoners "bearing the cross" hit Elton John levels on the Gaydar. I had to do a double take to realize that these were the people protesting gay rights. Talk about repressed sexuality! I bet the Men's bathrooms at the new "Resurrection Anglican Church" will seriously be in play! Front page link [its kinda small]: media.suntimes.com/email_edition/cover/cst_front_300.jpg

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:17:07 -0600

it's does not equal its