Anyway, I don’t think anyone needs it pointed out that this is a lot about power, but I think the approach and rhetoric of ‘rules’ is worth pulling apart, as it stands in a much more palatable & ‘reasonable’ contrast to the CEEC, and thus more likely to stymie prayers of blessing (/fin)
I also tend to think that it would rather not wonder whether the Spirit of God and the spirit of the institution are pulling in different directions, with regard to what they value in terms of the church thriving as the body of Christ (3/)
It’s just that here that focus would seem to prioritise those things over actual people, to evade an open conversation about theological and hermeneutical differences, and to avoid thinking about how the voice of the laity is shaped by leaders in a certain style and culture…(2/)
This kind of approach allows one to focus on the institutions, the rules that are supposed (‘supposed’) to preserve it, its unity and the voice of its people—none of which are inherently bad things… (1/)
https://t.co/Q62VFB4lGi
Church organisations urge Bishops not to commend blessings for same-sex couples
Group letter argues that this would be ‘unlawful, unconstitutional, and illegitimate’
Got to see my besties made deacon today! Such a joy and a privilege to know these humans
Oh ok, we’re back doing this again…
Reading the Winter’s Tale for class today. Pls to admire my new bookweights.
Today’s poem is a love poem.
At this stage there’s probably too much Roman history in my tragedy and providence essay, but what the heck, I’m having fun.
Only thing wrong with this breakfast is the lack of being outside in a patch of sun.
Brian Bilston