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Canterbury and the Collapse of Anglican Unity
By Mouneer Anis FIRST THINGS March 31, 2026 For more than a century, the archbishop of Canterbury has been regarded as primus inter pares, the “first among equals,” and the head of the Anglican Communion. This leading role signified a historic focus of unity for Anglicans around the world. Yet recent developments within global Anglicanism raise serious questions about whether the Church of England can still maintain that role in the life of what was once widely known as the
The Real Truth About America: Church Attendance, Evangelism, and Giving Are All Down. Greed, Fraud, and Lying Are All Up
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD VirtueOnline.org March 31, 2026 The headline demands explanation. For years — even decades — Americans were told theirs was a God-fearing nation, made up of mostly Christian men and women who loved their neighbors. Entrepreneurs and capitalists were successful but not greedy, ready to share their wealth so that all could participate in the American Dream. We dreamed big, cared big, and gave big. We went to war to save democracy and proclaim f
Bishops, Character, and Communion: A Biblical Lens on Leadership Decisions
By David Straw www.virtueonline.org March 30, 2026 Not Another Debate on Women Clergy Before anyone misunderstands, this is not simply another article about women in ordained ministry. It is not that simple, and it is not that small. The issue runs deeper. It touches the biblical pattern for choosing bishops, the meaning of apostolic leadership, and what happens when that pattern is quietly set aside in favor of something that looks more like institutional momentum than disce
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The Real Truth About America: Church Attendance, Evangelism, and Giving Are All Down. Greed, Fraud, and Lying Are All Up
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD VirtueOnline.org March 31, 2026 The headline demands explanation. For years — even decades — Americans were told theirs was a God-fearing nation, made up of mostly Christian men and women who loved their neighbors. Entrepreneurs and capitalists were successful but not greedy, ready to share their wealth so that all could participate in the American Dream. We dreamed big, cared big, and gave big. We went to war to save democracy and proclaim f
Missing Primates at the Mullally Enthronement Tell the Real Story of a Fractured Communion
Commentary By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org March 26, 2026 She came; she was enthroned — but she did not conquer. Sixteen of the forty-two orthodox primates were absent from the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, a ceremony attended by some 2,000 gathered in Canterbury Cathedral. Their absence sent a defiant message: the fabric of the Anglican Communion is irretrievably torn. Just as the veil of the Temple was rent from top t
Why Did Church of England Leaders Lose the Evangelical Plot?
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org March 25, 2026 Sarah Mullally and Justin Welby, the current and former Archbishops of Canterbury, share a telling common ground: both began their journeys as evangelicals, only to become something else entirely — corporate managers, glorified administrators, theological compromisers, and champions of inclusion
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Canterbury and the Collapse of Anglican Unity
By Mouneer Anis FIRST THINGS March 31, 2026 For more than a century, the archbishop of Canterbury has been regarded as primus inter pares, the “first among equals,” and the head of the Anglican Communion. This leading role signified a historic focus of unity for Anglicans around the world. Yet recent developments within global Anglicanism raise serious questions about whether the Church of England can still maintain that role in the life of what was once widely known as the
Peace Building & Social Justice: Nigeria's Path to Prosperity
First Lady of Nigeria preaches on God’s mercy at Lambeth Palace By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org March 30, 2026 As part of the UK–Nigeria State Visit engagements, PSJ UK an International Organisation for Peace Building & Social Justice UK convened a high-level breakfast policy dialogue at the UK Parliament, bringing together policymakers, civil society leaders, and members of the Nigerian diaspora. The session offered a platform to reflect on Nigeria's current real
ACNA Hires Lathrop GPM to Review Ruch Title IV Process
From ACNAtoo March 27, 2026 On March 23, 2026, the ACNA announced that it has retained Lathrop GPM to conduct an independent procedural review of the Title IV disciplinary process of Bishop Stewart Ruch. The update includes a brief scope for the investigation, but the ACNA declines to provide the engagement letter or commit to publicly sharing the subsequent findings. This development comes after months of dedicated advocacy by the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina’s (AD
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Prince William to ‘draw line in sand’ on questions over his commitment to Church of England
The Prince of Wales is not a regular churchgoer like his father the King or his late grandmother THE INDEPENDENT March 21, 2026 Prince William is reestablishing his commitment to the Church of England and his “quieter” approach to faith ahead of his role as future King. The Prince of Wales is set to attend the Archbishop of Canterbury’s enthronement this week and has met with Dame Sarah M
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Unholy row as Justin Welby seeks to rejoin gentlemen only club
By Richard Eden, Diary Editor THE DAILY MAIL 14 March 2026 For more than 30 years he devoted himself to preaching the gospel and praying for peace and goodwill on earth. But, in the aftermath of his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury in difficult circumstances last year, Justin Welby was always likely to find life a little less serene – although he might not have expected that one of his first, and fiercest, battles would be at the £1,700-a-year Travellers Club. That
New Church of England Bishop of Ipswich welcomes LGBTQI+ couples
By Bishop Joanne Grenfell East Anglian Daily Times February 21, 2026 Church is for everyone: God has made us to live in communities, and their foundation must be love. I believe that gay people should have the same opportunities as straight people to have their faithful, loving, and stable relationships blessed in church, and to know that the Church wants to support and celebrate the God-given love that is contained within their relationship. I value the ministry of LGBTQI+ c
Viewpoints by David Virtue
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THIS WEEK • Americans lie about church attendance — new data shows only 5% actually show up • Sarah Mullally installed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury — first woman in 1,400 years • Global South primates push back; 16 of 42 absent from enthronement • ACNAtoo blasts ACNA’s hiring of LGBTQ+-affirming law firm Lathrop GPM to review Ruch decision • Bishop Edgar refuses ACNA discussions without diocesan representation • Did Bishops E
GAFCON the Day After | Who Attended? | North African Bishop: "Jerusalem Declaration Is Our Confession" | IASCUFO vs. the Global Anglican Communion | TEC Scandals | Atherstone on Mullally |
ANiE Seeks Provincial Status with GAFCON QUOTES OF THE DAY "Here's how to determine God's will for your life: Go wherever your gifts will be exploited the most." — John Stott "Be very sure of this — people never reject the Bible because they cannot understand it. They understand it only too well. They understand that it condemns their own behavior, that it witnesses against their own sins, and summons them to judgment." — J. C. Ryle "The Church's one foundation is Jesus Chris
GAFCON Resets Communion // No Rival Leader to APB Mullally // Conciliar vs. Confessionalism // Canon Resigns over LLF Prayers // What is wrong with CofE? //
End Times Speculation Unleashes “Prophecy” Nutters //Gen Z least Religious in US History QUOTES OF THE DAY: "The early Church converted the Roman world without altar calls, stage lighting, or seeker-sensitive liturgies. She did it by forming disciples, baptizing converts, and worshiping God with seriousness and awe." — Rev. Dr. Donald H. Moore "The souls who don't know Christ need us to be clear in articulating the faith and faithful in presenting it with our words and our de
Culture Wars
The Rival Gospel of Transhumanism
Why Michael Horton is right to call it an eschatology, not merely a technology (Image: Detail of Creation of Adam, Michelangelo) The Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore https://substack.com/ March 28, 2026 Michael Horton, in his article at Modern Reformation, has done the Church a service by naming something that too many still treat as morally neutral. Transhumanism is not merely a set of technological ambitions. It is not simply a matter of better tools, longer life spans, enhanced c
The International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice Welcomes ‘Not Guilty’ Court decision in first criminal trial of so-called ‘Gay Conversion Practices’
Issued by the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC) March 4, 2026 The International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC) welcomes the ‘Not Guilty’ decision of a Malta court in what is believed to be the first criminal trial of so-called ‘Gay Conversion Practices’ The case featured Matthew Grech, 36, a Maltese Christian, a co-worker in Core Issues Trust (of which the IFTCC is a project) and co-director of X-Out-Loud.
Surprising Revival: Gen Z Men & Highly Educated Lead Return to Religion
By Joel Kotkin & Bheki Mahlobo , RealClearInvestigationsFebruary 17, 2026 The decline of religion remains a fundamental reality in most Western countries, particularly in Europe, where over 50% of those under age 40 do not identify with any faith. Even in more religious America, some estimate that as many as 100,000 churches will close in the near future. Meanwhile, the ranks of “Nones,” those outside religious communities, have grown so large that their numbers rival th
As Eye See It
Bishops, Character, and Communion: A Biblical Lens on Leadership Decisions
By David Straw www.virtueonline.org March 30, 2026 Not Another Debate on Women Clergy Before anyone misunderstands, this is not simply another article about women in ordained ministry. It is not that simple, and it is not that small. The issue runs deeper. It touches the biblical pattern for choosing bishops, the meaning of apostolic leadership, and what happens when that pattern is quietly set aside in favor of something that looks more like institutional momentum than disce
A crisis of faith: The Christian debate over Jews, covenant, and Israel
As Jews return to their land, some Christians are reshaping theology to deny that reality, revealing a deeper crisis within the Church. Armenian Orthodox worshippers arrive at the Church of the Nativity, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, to celebrate Christmas and Epiphany, January 18, 2026(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90) OPINION By Pesach Wolicki THE JERUSALEM POST March 29, 2026 Something strange has been happening in certain corners of the Christian world . Tra
A Palace Built on a Slope: Why Coherence Is Not the Same as Truth
By David Straw www.virtueonline.org March 24, 2026 There is a profound irony at the heart of traditional Roman Catholic apologetics. Once you see it, it is hard to miss. This is not an academic paper. I am not offering footnotes or exhaustive history. What follows is a pastoral observation based on conversations I have had over the years with a few who have converted to Roman Catholicism and on stories I have heard from parishioners. Rome has spent decades investing in ecum
Devotionals
PARADISE LOST
by David G. Duggan © www.virtueonline.org December 28, 2025 In my 35 plus years of being a landlord I’ve never had to evict someone–until now. After more than a year of non-payment, and eight months of legal proceedings, the sheriff finally escorted this tenant, and her young child from the apartment they had shared for three years. Welcome to C[r]ook County, IL. Undeterred and defiant, this tenant somehow made her way back to the apartment, dismantling a lock and ripping off
Stand Fast in Freedom: Galatians 5:1 and the Modern Yokes of Bondage
By the Rev. Dr. Ronald Moore www.virtueonline.org August 20, 2025 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us...
Sola Gratia: The Unmerited Favor That Rescued the World
Grace is not a suggestion, a boost, or a cooperative handshake—it is the sovereign act of God upon undeserving sinners. The Rev. Dr....
Theology, History and Science
The Sin of Silence: When Knowing the Good Is Not Enough
(Image: The Good Samaritan Tending the Traveller's Wounds with Oil and Wine, from The Parable of the Good Samaritan, Heinrich Aldegrever) By Rev Dr. Ronald Moore March 24, 2026 There is a category of sin that receives far less attention than it deserves—not because it is rare, but because it is subtle. It does not shout. It does not scandalize. It does not always leave visible wreckage in its wake. Yet it is pervasive, corrosive, and deeply indicting. It is the sin of omissio
Sanctified in Truth: The Unity Christ Prayed For. An Exegetical Reflection on John 17
SPECIAL TO VIRTUEONLINE By Rev. Dr. Ronald H. Moore www.virtueonline.org March 8 2026 Few passages of Scripture reveal the heart of Christ more fully than John 17. Spoken on the night before the Crucifixion, this prayer stands at the threshold of the Passion. It is not merely a moment of personal devotion; it is the prayer of the High Priest as He prepares to offer Himself. The ancient Church often called this chapter the High Priestly Prayer , and the title is fitting. In i
Grafted, Not Hyphenated: Why “Judeo-Christian Civilization” Obscures the Fulfillment of Israel
By Ronald Moore THEOPOLIS INSTITUTE February 17, 2026 When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans that Gentile believers were “grafted in” to the olive tree of Israel (Romans 11), he was not announcing the birth of a new religion but the restoration of God’s ancient purpose. The covenant was not discarded but fulfilled; the tree was not uprooted but renewed. In Christ, the promises to Abraham reach their intended harvest: the nations brought in, Israel restored, creation reco
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