an information resource for orthodox Anglicans
Welcome to the Anglican Mainstream website, featuring daily postings of news and articles from around the world (editorial policy here). We aim to inform and assist thinking about key issues facing church and society, from an orthodox Christian point of view.
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Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, with Thy saints forever, for Thou art kind. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon...
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by Trevor Phillips, Mailonline: Last week, the heartbroken family of another young victim returned to their home in Romania after just a few weeks living here in Britain. London, they said, was a dangerous place where ‘terrible things can happen in the blink of an eye. If you say the wrong thing...
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by Chloe Westley, Conservative Home: … But whilst the media obsess over Peterson’s views on women and gender, they are actually the least interesting thing about him. His academic contributions are really about how human beings can live in the world with dignity, and without destroying each...
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by Martin Rosenbaum, BBC: Academics who are frightened to explore controversial topics, in case it provokes a backlash, will soon have a safer route to publish such work. An international group of university researchers is planning a new journal which will allow articles on sensitive debates to be...
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by Archbishop Cranmer: While the Church of England was preparing to lead the nation in a corporate commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day 1918, the National Secular Society issued a tweet. It shows hordes of Islamists marching through the streets of Karachi, baying for the blood...
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by Douglas Murray, National Review: …if it is true that the British government has declined to offer Asia Bibi asylum for this reason, then it should lead to a huge national and international outcry. Among other things, it suggests that the British government has got its priorities exactly...
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from Anglican Ink: To the People of God in the Diocese of Albany and throughout the World, I speak to you today both as your Brother in Christ, and as the Bishop, Chief Pastor and Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese of Albany. As Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus commands us to love God...
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from Christian Concern: Tim Dieppe, head of public policy at Christian Concern, has contributed an article to the most recent ‘Affinity Bulletin: News and Reports from the Social Issues Team’. In it, he challenges the misconception that Islam is a ‘peaceful religion’ and argues that, more often...
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from Anglican Ink: The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, and International Development Minister Lord Bates have announced a new £12 million UK Government programme supporting Freedom of Religion or Belief globally. The Coalition for...
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by Jonathon Van Maren, LifeSite: It is truly mind-boggling to consider the extent to which the science and technology sectors have dedicated themselves to making LGBT fantasies a reality, from transgender people demanding free wombs to reproductive technologies ensuring that same-sex couples can...
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by Brandon Showalter, Christian Post: An upcoming conference is set to occur in February to respond to the “queering” of evangelical Churches, particularly the Revoice conference that took place earlier this year. Such an effort is necessary, organizers say, because of the confusion...
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