tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674624297271677945.post4881365251007781584..comments2023-07-23T00:43:30.334-07:00Comments on Theo's: Bishop Defines Policy for Blessing Same Sex UnionsThe Rev. John Kirkleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17915490727988762513noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674624297271677945.post-5456884184161153152006-10-09T14:48:00.000-07:002006-10-09T14:48:00.000-07:00It will, no doubt, result in some backlash across ...<i>It will, no doubt, result in some backlash across the wider church.</i><br><br>No doubt. Maybe a lot of backlash.<br><br>It places added pressure on the new Presiding Bishop, who is probably still interested in the Episcopal Church continuing forward as a single entity.<br><br>It proves that statements and actions like Kigali are necessary for those who conscientiously object to same-sex blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674624297271677945.post-28872708219475734142006-10-10T13:32:00.000-07:002006-10-10T13:32:00.000-07:00I think this is wonderful news. I am especially g...I think this is wonderful news. I am especially grateful to +Andrus and others who feel that consultation and preparation is necessary for all couples and that these services have been extended to same-sex couples. Marriage, whether for an opposite-sex or a same-sex couple should be given serious, prayerful consideration and should not be entered into lightly.<br><br>We (heterosexual and homosexual) would all do well to make every effort to support and celebrate the rare and blessed gift of marriage.<br><br>Thank you Bishop Andrus and all of the courageous clergy and individuals who view marriage as something worthy of blessing.Toewalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13971124576224565212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674624297271677945.post-34327858468252443282006-10-10T19:16:00.000-07:002006-10-10T19:16:00.000-07:00It is always good to see that we made the right de...It is always good to see that we made the right decision in electing Bishop Marc. So far he's batting 1000!<br><br>And thanks again for including me in yours and Andrew's blessing ceremony! It seems long ago to me.<br><br>Susan HedgesSusan Hedgesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674624297271677945.post-40508869671383234222006-10-12T05:19:00.000-07:002006-10-12T05:19:00.000-07:00I rejoice in +Mark's clarity and pastoral visi...I rejoice in +Mark's clarity and pastoral vision--it's refreshing to read a clear,positive statement driven by energy "for" rather than "against" an important issue.IMHO we don't need more fences, we need more mountaintops to aim for!<br><br>Blessings,<br>Peggy Blanchard+<br>Dio. of E. Tenn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com