Opinion

Anna Garamond Anna Garamond

From Neutral to Negative: True Environmental Stewardship

While achieving carbon neutrality is a commendable milestone, it is no longer sufficient. We must aim higher and strive for carbon negativity to truly address the escalating climate crisis and support the most vulnerable populations impacted by climate change.

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Onome Erewahlo Onome Erewahlo

Embracing Reparations

As the world grapples with the shadows of its past, the Church in the West Indies has taken a commendable step towards addressing the historical injustices of slavery.

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Toni Primantine Toni Primantine

Biblical Affirmation for the LGBTQ+ Community

As we navigate the complexities of our historically oppressive modern world, it becomes imperative to address this systemic oppression, particularly the violence against LGBTQ+ people.

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Toni Primantine Toni Primantine

Disobedient Women

The biblical call to "honor and uphold the dignity of women" is deeply embedded in our faith, beckoning us to stand against the injustices faced by women—especially those who dare to challenge patriarchal norms.

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Onome Erewahlo Onome Erewahlo

The Passion of Ukraine

As we reflect upon the current geopolitical landscape, the crisis in Ukraine stands as a stark testament to the age-old struggle between tyranny and the oppressed.

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Anna Garamond Anna Garamond

Transgender Identity and the Liturgy

In our sacred texts we find compelling affirmations of transgender identity, challenging the cis, heteronormative, and patriarchal interpretations that have long dominated religious discourse.

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Bridget Weir Bridget Weir

Christlike Matriarchy

The Book of Common Prayer is replete with references that evoke the divine feminine essence. Yet, the Church’s leadership structure remains incongruously patriarchal, a stark contrast to the nurturing spirit of the liturgy.

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Anna Garamond Anna Garamond

The New Great Commission: Reparations

As stewards of the Anglican tradition, we are uniquely positioned within the tapestry of Christendom, bearing both the weight of historical complicity and the promise of transformative grace.

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Anna Garamond Anna Garamond

TEC and the Immigration Issue

The denial of human dignity and Christian compassion ongoing at our borders should have every faithful Episcopalian upset. Preventing immigrants from seeking a better life in the U.S. is fundamentally antithetical to the core beliefs of the Episcopal faith.

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Anna Garamond Anna Garamond

Same-Sex Marriage in the Episcopal Church

As society progresses, it is vital to reconsider how love is expressed and understood within the sacred confines of the Church, particularly concerning the recognition of same-sex marriage.

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