Exasperated with poor signage at bus stops, Michael has written to Translink seeking clarification as to why a bus appearing to be timetabled to stop at a particular place, did not. Continue reading Belfast to Comber bus service – why did the bus not stop?
In today’s News Letter, the seconder of Saturday’s motion on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief at the General Synod of the Church of Ireland is reported to have said that it would be “very helpful” for Dean [Tom] Gordon to now say whether he was in a sexual relationship with his partner. No body has asked Bishop Miller about his sexual practices with his wife. But perhaps we should. If the ‘leading conservative Bishop of the Church’ wants to know about the sex lives of others, he should tell us all about it himself. Continue reading Time for Bishop of Down & Dromore to lead by example
Perhaps the landlord of the bar was having some fun with his flags… Continue reading Well the Kiwis are upside down aren’t they…
This morning, Andrew and I woke up at home, got up, had some breakfast and then went to Church. As I said on twitter… Getting ready to go to @stgeorgebelfast with @belfastwriter – the only “normative” thing to do on Sunday morning. @churchofireland — M Carchrie Campbell (@gyronny) May 13, 2012 We arrived at St George’s just before two friends from Changing Attitude Ireland and they joined us in the pew. Throughout Mass it was clear that the LGBT community is welcome in the church. I knew I was welcome in St George’s, now I am finding out that Andrew … Continue reading silence: in church and the sea…
Following yesterday’s passing of the motion Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief some of the Evangelicals in the Church of Ireland have been rather celebratory in their attitude, Reform Ireland says on its website:
General Synod decision affirms biblical and traditional Christian teaching on marriage and human sexuality
In an overwhelming vote (approx. 68%), the General Synod of the Church of Ireland meeting in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, affirmed the traditional Christian and biblical teaching on marriage and human sexuality.
A determined attempt by revisionists to defeat the motion on ‘Human Sexuality in the context of Christian belief’ achieved partial success on the opening day of the Synod, when they caused the motion to be withdrawn on a technicality.
However, a revised motion was brought by the House of Bishops, which, after a number of unsuccessful attempts to weaken it through various amendments, was carried by the General Synod.
Reform Ireland thanks God for the faithful witness of the General Synod to the Bible’s teaching on marriage and human sexuality and prays that it may continue to strengthen Gospel witness in Ireland.
Michael gives the facts and figures from the debate on Human Sexuality at the Church of Ireland’s General Synod in Dublin. Continue reading They voted, but what is the point of it all? The figures from General Synod 2012 @churchofireland #gscoi
Rumours are abounding this morning following yesterday’s ruling that Motion 8A was ‘out of order’ at Church of Ireland General Synod in Dublin. Having seen a rather large number of conservative members of the Church on the Enterprise train from Belfast, once in Dublin the news on the proverbial jungle drums is that all three of the motions that failed or were withdrawn yesterday are being grouped as one. I cannot see how that changes the ruling that 8a is out of order. It is still hanging the doctrine of the Church and I’m trust that His Grace the Lord … Continue reading Time for the cynics at General Synod
Additional information now in bold. Success! The motions at General Synod of the Church of Ireland that have been keeping so many of us awake for the past week have been withdrawn. As the website of the Diocese of Down and Dromore puts it: The Bishops’ Motion 8a on Human Sexuality did not come before the Genreal Synod on a point of order. After submissions from several speakers, it was ruled that there was doubt as to whether motion 8A constituted a change of doctrine which would necessitate bringing a bill before Synod. Following this ruling by The Archbishop of Armagh, the proposer and … Continue reading #8ANoWay campaign successful: Bishops withdraw motions at @churchofireland General Synod
Some people have commented to me that the figures represented in my previous post may not be quite as clear to many as I had intended. The average number of signatories per week is rather different between the two petitions, as can be seen from the graph below… So putting the earlier figures in a slightly different way… average of 19.6 signatures per week EFIC Open Letter and Petition average of 147 signatures in 1 week 8A No Way Open Letter and Petition Continue reading Another look at the figures from EFIC and @8ANoWay …
It is often said that a week is a long time in politics. This is certainly true. And very true in the life of the Church of Ireland. Following the publication of our Open Letter yesterday in many Irish daily newspapers yesterday, including the News Letter, today it is reported that the Evangelical Fellowship of Irish Clergy has a petition which has nearly 500 signatures from across Ireland. Apparently, this was started late last year. Well late last week a small group of LGBT Church of Ireland members started the Open Letter and petitions opposing Resolution 8A at this year’s General Synod. … Continue reading 6 months and 1 week, let’s look at the figures – @churchofireland #8ANoWay #gscoi
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