Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the U.S. presidential election / Bishop Rowe is the recently installed Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (USA and affiliated territories) Issued November 6, 2024 / Reprinted from here Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church, Early this morning, we learned that President Trump has been elected... Continue Reading →
US senator Bernie Sanders is chair of the health education labor and pensions committee. He represents the state of Vermont, and is the longest-serving independent in the history of Congress. The following opinion piece from is The Guardian, Wed 30 Oct 2024. I strongly recommend that you read the full article here complete with links... Continue Reading →
On this the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the effects of which remain deadly and destructive on all sides today, I want to promote peace, but how? There have been many peace walks, peace protests, peace initiatives in recent decades; there have also been peace trains: Cue Jusuf Islam (Cat Stevens). Why... Continue Reading →
Given my recent comments on social turmoil in the United States, specially evident in the presidential election (see Opposites) I am delighted to follow these posts up with the following post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation (Richard Rohr), all very much to the point as conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is about to... Continue Reading →
The debate is over. There is no debate—Harris won; even Fox News agrees. Of course they blame the hosts who knew what, and who they were facing, and were prepared. Nothing less that letting time and the tape play out would please conservative commentators. Harris was intelligent, careful, needling, emotive, engaging, real, appropriately reactive, and... Continue Reading →
One of the PNG martyrs was Lucian Tapiediucian Tapiedi He is one of the ten Modern Martyrs of the Anglican Church in the 20th century. The Martyrs statues were unveiled in 1998 above the west door of Westminster Abbey, he is second from the right [Art More, Summerland BC writes] I am pleased to share... Continue Reading →
My publication of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent advisory statement on the need for Israel to heed the decision of the International Criminal Court drew some very helpful thoughts from a longtime and trusted friend, Lance Weisser. Archbishop Justin Welby says the State of Israel has been “denying the Palestinian people dignity, freedom and hope”... Continue Reading →
Introducing Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center Mission To strive towards theological liberation through instilling the Christian faith in the daily lives of those who suffer under occupation, violence, injustice, and discrimination. Vision Local Christians inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ stand for the oppressed, work for justice, engage in peace-building The Wave... Continue Reading →
F ollowing my recent post where I quoted the Archbishop of Canterbury’s critique of Israel’s disrespect for the conclusions of the International Criminal Court, I found today’s post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation helpful. Possibly you will also. Palestinian Christian pastor Dr. Munther Isaac reflects on what it means for his family and... Continue Reading →
02/08/2024 Jeroen Bouman ICJ In a statement Saturday Aug 3, 2024welcoming the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Archbishop of Canterbury has urged governments around the world to reverse the "deeply damaging trend" of upholding international law "in a selective manner". Archbishop Justin Welby says... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 