New Oxford Notes: April 2002
When Old Tics Die Hard (Part II)
The Dutch Reformed Church repudiates the Calvinist understanding of predestination/election.
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The Secret Weapon in the War on Terrorism: Priestesses!
"Dualistic (and sexist) thinking about masculine and feminine has led to a ruthlessly competitive marketplace."
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Apologize for Making "Hurtful" Remarks? No Way!
Given the current outcry that Christianity is unfair to women, how odd that they are its most devoted followers.
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Fire Alarms in the Night
Stratford Caldecott calls for a "new movement" that amounts to a New Ager-Catholic dialogue.
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Episcopal Fundamentalism In the Catholic Church
Let's face it. Many Catholic bishops today don't want interference from the Holy See.
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The liturgy does not try to create or evoke emotions but expects them to grow from our recognizing and feeling the truths the ritual expresses.
Christ pinned Himself down, so to speak, by instituting the sacramental order: "Do this in memory of me." His grace and truth, now, are anchored.