Writing on David Virtue’s web site, Ian Paul calls for Anglican bishops to discard their mitres. In addition to making the obvious complaint about their ridiculous appearance, Paul objects because mitres signal in a powerful way that bishops are a group set apart. Read more here.
Category: News
In the news
A nasty George Floyd take
The anti-semitic ELCA at work
Catholic composer, David Haas, accused of “sexually predatory” behavior
Four of his sappy songs in ELCA hymnal
Find a list of the the four hymns here.
The Order of Deacon: Stepping stone to being ordained a pastor – 2
| Episcopal Church: | “You will serve as a deacon for at least 6 months before being ordained a priest.” |
| The ELCA: | “You will serve as a deacon for at least 6 months before being ordained a pastor.” |
Is this true? Not yet, but it will be soon. Read more here.
The Order of Deacon: Stepping stone to being ordained a pastor – 1
| Episcopal Church: | “You will serve as a deacon for at least 6 months before being ordained a priest.” |
| The ELCA: | “You will serve as a deacon for at least 6 months before being ordained a pastor.” |
Is this true? Not yet, but it will be soon. Read more here.
Steven Paulson contradicts Gerhard Forde – 3
This paper juxtaposes excerpts from Steven Paulson and Gerhard Forde on 24 issues, showing the contradictions between their theologies. These contradictions are important because, as Forde wrote (see p. 3), the gospel itself is at stake in the battle over the proper use of scripture. The first seven issues are as follows:
- The nature of scripture
- The clarity of scripture
- The obscurity and disunity of scripture
- Historical criticism
- The Holy Spirit
- Inspiration
- Scripture interprets itself
Read more here.