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A Conflicted Hindu Response To Gay Rights

Chris Fici | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Hinduism, Episcopal Church Gay Marriage, Vaisnavism, Gay Rights, Krishna, Gay Prejudice, Episcopal Church, Hare Krishna, Bhagavad Gita, Gay Marriage, Barack Obama, Religion and Sexuality, Religion News

It is an unfortunate aspect of my experience within the Hindu tradition that I have experienced prejudice towards the gay community. It has always made me quite uncomfortable.

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WATCH: Pat Robertson's Latest Outlandish Statements

Posted 05.18.2012

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Pat Robertson appeared yet again on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "700 Club," and yet again his remarks were unabashedly forthcoming. When a...

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Church Forgives, Offers Funeral To Homeless Man Who Killed Himself After Murdering Priest

AP | DAVID DISHNEAU | Posted 05.09.2012

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ELLICOTT CITY, Md. -- The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is offering forgiveness and a funeral service for a homeless man who killed himself after fata...

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An Unexpected Encounter: Putting My Anti-Racism Training to Work

Rev. Peter M. Wallace | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Racism, Anti-Racism, Race Relations, Episcopal Church, African Americans, Religion News

If I hadn't been at the Anti-Racism Training that day, would I have been so quick to invite this unknown African American man into my car? And give him that much money?

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Seamen's Church Institute Hosts First Titanic Memorial Service

HuffingtonPost.com | Christopher Mathias | Posted 04.13.2012

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What was likely the first memorial for those killed in the Titanic tragedy was not meant to be a memorial at all. On April 16, 1912, after nearly ...

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WATCH: Science And Religion With Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

Posted 04.10.2012

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Religion and Politics Are Inseparable: Get Over It

Bishop Pierre Whalon | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Episcopal Church, Elections 2012, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Religion and Politics, Roman Catholic Church, Mitt Romney, French Elections, Mitt Romney Mormon, Nicolas Sarkozy, Politics News

The separation of church and state is certainly a major advance in human history and political theory. That said, all of us, even us bishops, have a duty and a right as citizens to engage in politics, at least by casting a vote.

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Who's Afraid Of Female Priests?

Rev. Malcolm Boyd | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Gender and Religion, Episcopal Church, Ms. Magazine, Christianity, Women's Rights, Female Priests, Female Clergy, Religion News

Christian baptism means complete, not partial, church membership. Any kind of churchly caste system is on the shakiest theological grounds. A baptized Christian is equal to any other baptized Christian as a member of the Body of Christ.

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Reflecting On Rowan: The Archbishop Who Almost Walked on Water

Rev. Susan Russell | Posted 05.27.2012

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We chose to walk on water. We chose to step out in faith in response to the one who says "come" and to believe that miracles can happen.

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Why I Am Hopeful About The Trayvon Martin Case

Bishop Stacy Sauls | Posted 05.27.2012

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God, I know, has promised that justice will roll down like mighty waters. I am hopeful. And I believe I have reason to be hopeful.

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WATCH: Top Episcopal Bishop Addresses Controversial Issues

HuffingtonPost.com | Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 03.28.2012

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NEW YORK -- The movement toward legalizing same-sex marriage and the acceptance of gay people as clergy and lay members of religious groups is "a done...

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Appreciating the Leadership of Rowan Williams

Greg Garrett | Posted 05.16.2012

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If Rowan Williams could not convince followers of Christ to love each other, I cannot conceive of anyone -- or anything -- that will.

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National Cathedral's Preservation Needs Top $50 Million

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 05.14.2012

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WASHINGTON — It's where the nation's capital gathers to mourn, to pray and to seek comfort during tragedies. Now the Washington National Cathedr...

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Lent Can Be A Season Of Action-Reflection

Bishop Prince Singh | Posted 04.22.2012

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Every year, the church reminds us to observe an intentional season of introspection during the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday follows Fat Tuesday and launches this season, urging Christians to engage self-regulation.

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Proudly, Prayerfully Pro-Choice

Rev. Susan Russell | Posted 04.08.2012

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Speaking out on this issue, I unleashed a flurry of responses from folks who were unable to reconcile my position as a pro-choice advocate with my vocation as a priest and pastor. One commenter summed it up tersely: "What kind of religion do you represent, lady?"

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PHOTOS: Two Years Since Haiti Earthquake, A Cathedral Rebuilds

Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori | Posted 03.12.2012

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We are all diminished by the reality of the situation in Haiti. Reconstruction has been painfully slow, funds promised by other nations have not yet been paid or paid in full, and many, many people still live in tents.

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Judge: Episcopal Church Should Regain Breakaway Va. Buildings

AP | MATTHEW BARAKAT | Posted 03.12.2012

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FAIRFAX, Va. — The Episcopal Church should be restored as the owner of several historic churches in Virginia, a judge has ruled, years after the...

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Pope Names Cleric For US Ex-Anglicans

AP | FRANCES D'EMILIO | Posted 03.02.2012

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI named a married former Episcopal bishop Sunday to head the first U.S. organizational structure for disaffected ...

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Homophobic Do-Gooders

Rev. Winnie Varghese | Posted 02.13.2012

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Why are so many of those who believe what I believe homophobes? And more importantly, what is a reasonable response to those who serve the poor, hungry, homeless and mentally ill, but hate the gays?

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My Mother: "God Damn It James, I Raised You Better Than That!"

Jim Luce | Posted 02.10.2012

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My mother's words still ring out in my head, year after year. It was Thanksgiving 1998, Boston. I was continuing to complain about how traumatized I...

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An Opportunity For Reflection

Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori | Posted 11.07.2011

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The greatest memorial to those who died 10 years ago will be a world more inclined toward peace. What are you doing to build a living memorial like that?

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Celebrating The Holy: Marriage Equality As Sacrament

Rev. Winnie Varghese | Posted 09.21.2011

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A sacrament, and I believe marriage is one, is a manifestation of God's grace and love, an outward and visible sign, we say. Something you can see and understand that points to what God might be like.

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Lessons From The Casey Anthony Case

Father Alberto Cutie | Posted 12.16.2011

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It appears to most of the world that in our courts parents can get away with neglect, irresponsible behavior and putting their child in the trunk of a car without any of these actions being labeled as "abuse."

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The Episcopal Church In The Anglican Communion: Independent But Connected

Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, Ph.D. | Posted 09.03.2011

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Over two centuries ago, a revolution gave birth to a new nation and a new Church. But independence does not have to result in isolationism or ingratitude. Instead, we must find new ways to connect with and learn from one another.

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Pray The Gay Away?

Samara O'Shea | Posted 08.27.2011

Read More: Documentary, Gay, Lesbian, Homosexual, Episcopal Church, Evangelical, Hillevi Loven, New York City, North Carolina, Radical Love, Lgbt, Religion News

Then there are a brave few who will not give up their beliefs or their same-sex love. One of those courageous people is Spazz.

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