The days ahead in the land of the dissatisfied: South Carolina, Albany, and points west…

At General Convention there was an air of cordial despair among some of the deputies and bishops from the Communion Partners block – those dioceses and bishops who were intent on continuing as part of the Anglican Communion (marked by continuing the moratoria) and maintaining what the considered to be Anglican faith and values within the Episcopal Church. No one spoke openly of next steps,

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Chile Is A Wonderful Perfect Gay Travel Destination

by Howie Holben The unique geography of Chile allows visitors to explore volcanoes, ski or snowboard in the Andes, lounge on picturesque beaches and enjoy a night out in the gay district of Santiago all in one day. Rich in varied landscapes and important landmarks, visitors to Chile can experience the statues of Easter Island, arid deserts, exceptional architecture and churches, the Mirador de Chepu Penguin Colony, the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia and the Elqui Vall

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My Chemical Romance To Play Two Shows Live At The Roxy

Excited to be able to announce such HUGE shows coming up this week! Tune into 106.7 KROQ to win tix into the exclusive shows on Friday July 31 and Saturday August 1 with My Chemical Romance! Such an intimate performance from such an epic band. Youtube Credit: dobbeldy Tags: Indie Rock , KROQ , Music , my chemical romance , Rock , Sunset Blvd , Sunset Blvd , west hollywood Related posts Tickets Onsale Today for the 2nd Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (0) The Dead We

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‘Grace to Heal’: Deconstructing the Culture of Violence in Zimbabwe

by Nontando Hadebe07-27-2009 The government of Zimbabwe, in a groundbreaking move, dedicated this past weekend to renouncing political violence and promoting national healing. It is a time for all Zimbabweans at home and abroad to “renounce and report all forms of political violence, in an effort to restore peace and stability in the country.”Given past denials of violence, this move has opened up a space for confronting the reality of violence in post-independent Zimbabwe. Taking a leaf from t

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Nigerian toll hits 65 as Islamists battle police – AFP

AFP Nigerian toll hits 65 as Islamists battle police AFP Radical Islamists torched a police headquarters, a church and a customs office in northern Nigeria, residents said Monday, as police put the death toll in weekend religious clashes at 65. “Five policemen have been killed, one police station burnt and … Scores die in fresh Nigeria clashes Aljazeera.net Nigerian militants attack police amid worsening sectarian tensions Christian Science Monitor Death toll rises to 55 in Nigerian Taliban atta

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Elegant Events by Elisa (2009-07-26 17:59)

A simply gorgeous wedding yesterday!  Thanks for an amazing team effort by all of Cari and Kyle’s wedding vendors and to their familty and wedding party.  Everyone worked together to make it happen.  I know I say it all the time but it really is what it takes to make a nice wedding, a really   amazing wedding.  All day long everything went just as planned.  Even the weather cooperated.  Thanks again to Lyrica for a beautiful music at the church.  This church was the 1st church that Debbie, (

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What is your reaction to the article “White Privilege, White Entitlement and the 2008 election?” by Tim Wise?

Jul.25, 2009 in Uncategorized This article is by a guy named Tim Wise (who is white btw) A point by point rebuttal would be nice:from: http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/contributors/1755For those who still can’t grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.1) White privilege is when you can get pregnant at seventeen like Bristol Palin and everyone is quick to insist that your life and that of your fam

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Oh sister, have I misjudged beauty queens

I have a knee-jerk reaction to beauty pageants. Even the words “beauty pageants” bring me out in hives. The idea of young women parading about in swimming costumes or “evening gowns” and then being marked – usually by considerably older men – on their appearance seems to me simply Not Right

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MetroI4News.com – The Sunday Chat Shows For July 26

 As the debate over President Obama ’s health care reform plan heats up, with a decreasing likelihood that an agreement will be passed before Congress takes it’s August recess, his surrogates and opponents will be all over the Sunday chat shows trying to make the American people better understand their point of view.  There are a couple of different issues on the agenda here and there, so read on and check out where… ABC  NEWS / This Week with George Stephanopoulos :    The health

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Preaching at the Haitian Church

Last night I was given the honor of preaching the message at our Haitian Church’s revival service.  For this week’s revival meetings, the Haitian Church has been meeting in our Worship Center.  Though the building is First Baptist Church’s, we were the guests last night. We talk of going overseas on international mission trips and how to engage different cultures, but last night reminded me that international ministry is available right here at home.  Of course, I knew this, but it’s good to ha

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