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August 05 2005 By virtueonline NIGERIA: Peter Akinola rebukes the English House of Bishops

While I was pleased to note the reaffirmation of the Church's historic teaching on both marriage and sexual intercourse [1], [4] I was sorely distressed that these words are not matched by corresponding actions.

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August 04 2005 By virtueonline PHILADELPHIA: Episcopal Church Closes, the legacy of Charles Bennison

The closing of St. Peter's has sparked anxiety among former parishioners, preservationists, and members of the art world, all of whom are concerned about the fate of the buildings and of the art and furnishings housed there.

Of particular concern are two unusual 1909 stained-glass windows executed by the esteemed muralist Violet Oakley, a former student at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and considered one of the greatest American muralists.

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August 03 2005 By virtueonline BATON ROUGE, LA: Former Episcopal church comptroller surrenders

He later admitted, under the advice of attorney Thomas Damico, to stealing other funds as well.

Van Sickle admitted to taking the money for personal use "through a method primarily involving duplicate payments of payroll taxes," the warrant says.

The church first announced the misappropriation in an open letter dated June 24 in the July 1 issue of church newsletter, "The Messenger."

The newsletter said the amount was at least $100,000.

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August 03 2005 By virtueonline ENGLAND: The Church's dark tradition

So rather than saying the ACC endorsed divestment from Israel, it would be truer to say that it endorsed divestment from companies or organisations on the grounds that they refuse to condemn Israel's attempt to defend itself against attack -- since that's what its 'occupation' is all about, and of territory that is also not 'Palestinian' but no man's land; companies or organisations which accordingly refuse to go along with the grotesque campaign of lies, libels and delegitimisation being mou

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August 03 2005 By virtueonline PROTESTANTS: The Fifty Most Influencial Churches

The Lake Forest, CA congregation is one of the three largest churches in the nation with weekend attendance of more than 23,000 people, more than 50,000 members and more than 9,200 new believers baptized during the past seven years. The church has started 34 daughter churches, sent more than 4,000 of its members on mission projects around the world and reports more than 250,000 pastors and church leaders from over 125 nations have attended Purpose-Driven Church seminars in 18 languages.

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July 31 2005 By virtueonline BEIJING: Christian v communist

Christianity and communism are fundamentally incompatible - one a spiritual creed, the other materialist. Christianity lays down that a man's responsibility to his neighbour is personal, a matter for his individual conscience, while communism decrees that all duties are collective, to be enforced by the state. At first glance, communism may look like the fairer system, and Christianity the more selfish.

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July 31 2005 By virtueonline CONNECTICUT: Fr. Mark Hansen Formally Denies Inhibition Charges

During the six-month period, Section Two of Canon 10 allows for a clergy person who is inhibited to provide a written and signed statement representing "a good faith denial" of specific declarations or actions upon which the inhibition is based.

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July 31 2005 By virtueonline AKINOLA: C of E Should be Suspended for Backing Civil Partnerships

"I believe that the temporary suspension of the Church of England is the right course of action to take. The church will be subjected to the same procedures and discipline that America and Canada faced".

In a rare personal jibe against Williams, he said: "Lambeth Palace upholds our common historic faith. It will now lose that place of honour in the world. Must I come to Lambeth Palace in order to go to heaven. The answer is no!"

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July 30 2005 By virtueonline CONNECTICUT: Bishop Smith writes to the Members of St. John's Church, Bristol.

There have been a number of rumors, allegations and misinformation persistently circulated in the parish concerning the Diocese of Connecticut and the actions that I have taken. In addition, there is a need to tell you some of what has been happening and to take a look to the future.

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July 29 2005 By virtueonline CONNECTICUT: Bishop Smith Replies to Open Letter from Orthodox Bishops

Had you first inquired concerning Father Mark Hansen and the conditions at Saint John's, Bristol, our communication would be far more productive. I regret that none of the bishops who signed the letter had the wisdom or courtesy to call before launching this broadside. If we are engaged in a "very public conflict," it is the work of others, and of letters such as yours.

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