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In 1995
David W. Virtue, D.D., established VIRTUEONLINE, an Episcopal/Anglican Online News Service dedicated to serving orthodox Anglicans around the globe. The service has successfully reached nearly 4 million readers across 204 countries.
Commentaries by
David W. Virtue
When Christians Get It Wrong on the Holocaust
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 22, 2025 Sometimes people on my side of the fence get it wrong, fearfully wrong, and...
DANCING AROUND CHRIST
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 19, 2025 Someone asked me the other day just how long the whole issue of...
The Disastrous Reign of Justin Welby. His Decisions Destroyed the Church of England.
Five leaders weigh in on Welby’s tenure. Not one has a good word to say about him. COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD...
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When Christians Get It Wrong on the Holocaust
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org April 22, 2025 Sometimes people on my side of the fence get it wrong, fearfully wrong, and...
The Disastrous Reign of Justin Welby. His Decisions Destroyed the Church of England.
Five leaders weigh in on Welby’s tenure. Not one has a good word to say about him. COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD...
Should Christians Share in Muslim Iftar Meals: Episcopal Priest says Yes; We say No
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org March 29, 2025 As the Episcopal Church moves further and further away from the...
News From Around the World
SEDE VACANTE: THE POPE HAS DIED
Who will next wear the shoes of the fisherman? By Mary Ann Mueller VOL Special Correspondent www.virtueonline.org April 21, 2025 Sede...
Why Iranians Are Rejecting Islam And Embracing Christianity
By John Mac Ghlionn RELIGION UNPLUGGED April 14, 2025 (ANALYSIS) Churches burned to the ground. Pastors executed in public squares....
Commitment to Jesus Hits 12-Year High in the U.S. Signaling a Spiritual Awakening.
A new Barna survey reveals a significant rise in belief in Jesus among Americans, with 66% now affirming a personal commitment to Him—the...
Church of England
UK: Should the Church Commissioners pay slavery reparations?
By Ian Paul https://www.psephizo.com April 10, 2025 Project Spire is the name that has been given to the Church Commissioner’s...
The Background Story to Justin Welby
By Dr. Marianne Leeds Special to VIRTUEONLINE www.virtueonline.org April 9, 2025 Welby did not read Theology at Cambridge. He studied...
Love your neighbour…unless they’re an archbishop?
By Rev. Dr. Christopher Landau Premier Christian News 4 April 2025 Newcastle Cathedral has cancelled a planned speaking appearance by...
Viewpoints by David Virtue
Largest/Fastest Shift in U.S. History // Church Attendance on Rise // New ABC Could Be a Woman // Welby Wobbles Again // ACNA Archbishop Urges Fidelity to the Gospel // ACNA gets new Bishop //
Florida Diocese Tries 3rd time to elect Bishop // Nigeria Worst Christian Killing Field // 1 in 12 Christians Face Deportation “No man...
VIRTUEONLINE VIEWPOINTS MARCH 21, 2025
Church in Disarray // Evangelical Christian imprisoned over “they/them” rejection // GAFCON Primates Miss Moment to Diss Canterbury // NY...
Is Denominationalism Dead?// GAFCON Primates to meet in Texas // Has the Sexual Revolution Destroyed Mainline Churches // Second Episcopal Bishop Berates Trump // Lord Carey Faces Disciplinary Action
Nashotah House Receives ACNA Prayer Book // Marty E. Martin has died // We should not ask, ‘What is wrong with the world?’ for that...
Culture Wars
The UK Court Ruling Shutting Down Trans Madness Is a Welcome Respite
By John Zmirak THE STREAM April 17, 2025 Imagine if in the Gospel narrative of the Gadarene swine, at some point along their thunderous...
Will America Rescue the United Kingdom Again?
By Gavin Ashenden THE STREAM April 11, 2025 We were warned that the Left was conducting a long march through the institutions in...
Sociologist's new book explains why organized religion has lost relevancy
(RNS) — Christian Smith’s research shows traditional religion isn’t just declining. It’s culturally obsolete. “Why Religion Went...
As Eye See It
THE DEATH OF A POPE
By David G. Duggan © Special to Virtueonline www.virtueonline.org April 22, 2025 I hold no brief for the Roman Catholic Church. For my...
Pope Francis (1936-2025): Messianic Reformer or Machiavellian Revisionist?
By Dr. Jules Gomes THE STREAM Apr 21, 2025 The most controversial pontiff in living memory has just died at the age of 88. Pope...
Catholic Podcast Co-Hosted by Queen’s Ex-Chaplain Platforms Holocaust Denier Priest
By Ari Mordechai THE STREAM April 14, 2025 A high-profile Catholic podcast co-hosted by celebrity Catholic convert Dr. Gavin Ashenden is...
Reformation and Renewal
Can PB Sean Rowe and his bishops turn the Episcopal Church Around? Is aligning itself with the culture a winning strategy?
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org December 13, 2024 A lot is being made of culture, realignment and restructuring as churches...
Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby
The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its...
Theology, History and Science
The Poor Always With Us
By David G. Duggan © Special to Virtueonline www.virtueonline.org April 18, 2025 There’s very little in life that I hate more than...
The Lord's Prayer and Petition
Integrated Study Guide By Bryan Hollon April 5, 2025 This session is part of the multi-post Study Guide titled "Learning to Pray with...
A Living Faith Justifies
Dr. Alice C. Linsley https://jandyongenesis.blogspot.com/ March 15, 2025 What is the difference between a living faith and a dead faith?...
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