Girded with Truth » Homosexuality http://www.girdedwithtruth.org "Your Word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path" ~ Psalm 119:105 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:59:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Case Against ‘Homosexuality is a Sin’ Preacher Dropped http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/05/19/case-against-homosexuality-is-a-sin-preacher-dropped/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/05/19/case-against-homosexuality-is-a-sin-preacher-dropped/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 21:37:55 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=9921 Charges were dropped against a U.K. street preacher who was arrested for saying homosexuality is a sin.

After reviewing the evidence, crown prosecutors decided last week to discontinue the prosecution of Dale Mcalpine, as reported by the Christian Institute.

“It was a ridiculous charge, I should never have been arrested,” the 42-year-old preacher said. “I’m [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/05/19/case-against-homosexuality-is-a-sin-preacher-dropped/feed/ 0 Christian Preacher Arrested for saying Homosexuality is a Sin http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/05/06/christian-preacher-arrested-for-saying-homosexuality-is-a-sin/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/05/06/christian-preacher-arrested-for-saying-homosexuality-is-a-sin/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 22:47:12 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=9888 A Christian street preacher was arrested and locked in a cell for telling a passer-by that homosexuality is a sin in the eyes of God.

Dale McAlpine was charged with causing “harassment, alarm or distress” after a homosexual police community support officer (PCSO) overheard him reciting a number of “sins” referred [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/05/06/christian-preacher-arrested-for-saying-homosexuality-is-a-sin/feed/ 1 Frustrated Anglicans Seek Way Forward http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/04/23/frustrated-anglicans-seek-way-forward/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/04/23/frustrated-anglicans-seek-way-forward/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:44:39 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=9736 As the Anglican Communion continues to deal with divisions and tension within the global body, the Archbishop of Canterbury reminded leaders on Tuesday that there are no quick solutions for the wounds.

“It is the work of the Spirit that heals the Body of Christ, not the plans or the [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/04/23/frustrated-anglicans-seek-way-forward/feed/ 0 N.Y. Episcopal Priest to Marry Gay Partner http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/04/22/n-y-episcopal-priest-to-marry-gay-partner/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/04/22/n-y-episcopal-priest-to-marry-gay-partner/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:24:24 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=9724 The priest heading an Episcopal parish in Bath, N.Y., has decided to marry his longtime gay partner, according to a recent announcement.

The Very Rev. J. Brad Benson, rector of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, plans to get married this summer in a state where same-sex marriage is legal.

“After [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/04/22/n-y-episcopal-priest-to-marry-gay-partner/feed/ 0 Archbishop Peter Jensen: Glasspool election Sanctifies Sin http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/20/archbishop-peter-jensen-glasspool-election-sanctifies-sin/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/20/archbishop-peter-jensen-glasspool-election-sanctifies-sin/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:11:18 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=9182 Peter Jensen, Archbishop of Sydney, has released the below media statement regarding the election of the Reverend Mary Glasspool, a partnered lesbian, as a Bishop in Los Angeles in The Episcopal Church.

The American Episcopal Election

Media Statement 18/3/10

With the election of the Reverend Mary Glasspool, a partnered lesbian, as a Bishop [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/20/archbishop-peter-jensen-glasspool-election-sanctifies-sin/feed/ 0 Episcopal Church to Ordain 2nd Openly Gay Bishop http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/18/episcopal-church-to-ordain-2nd-openly-gay-bishop/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/18/episcopal-church-to-ordain-2nd-openly-gay-bishop/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:30:08 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=9109 The Episcopal Church has confirmed that it will ordain its second openly gay bishop.

After receiving the required majority of consents from the wider church, the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool was informed on Wednesday by the presiding bishop’s office that the consent process for her consecration was complete.

“I am [Continue reading ...]

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According to an unofficial tally, the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool has received 61 nods from standing committees in The Episcopal Church. Only 56 are required [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/12/gay-episcopal-priest-receives-majority-consent/feed/ 0 Episcopal Clergy Permitted to Wed Gay Couples in D.C. http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/05/episcopal-clergy-permitted-to-wed-gay-couples-in-d-c/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/05/episcopal-clergy-permitted-to-wed-gay-couples-in-d-c/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:38:14 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=8443 By Lillian Kwon

Christian Post

Friday, March 5, 2010

Episcopal clergy in Washington, D.C. have been given the green light to preside at same-sex marriages. The bishop of the Diocese of Washington made the announcement a day after gay and lesbian couples began applying for marriage licenses.

Bishop John Bryson Chane [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/05/episcopal-clergy-permitted-to-wed-gay-couples-in-d-c/feed/ 0 House of Lords vote to allow Civil Partnerships to take place in Church http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/04/house-of-lords-vote-to-allow-civil-partnerships-to-take-place-in-church/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/04/house-of-lords-vote-to-allow-civil-partnerships-to-take-place-in-church/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:05:41 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=8427 Article published: March 3, 2010

Last night (2nd March 2010) the House of Lords voted to change the law on Civil Partnerships, allowing them to be performed in Churches and/or with religious language.

The amendment, which was introduced by Lord Alli, an openly homosexual Peer, and backed by [Continue reading ...]

]]> http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/03/04/house-of-lords-vote-to-allow-civil-partnerships-to-take-place-in-church/feed/ 0 Inexcusable Irreverence and Ingratitude (1) http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/02/15/inexcusable-irreverence-and-ingratitude-1/ http://www.girdedwithtruth.org/2010/02/15/inexcusable-irreverence-and-ingratitude-1/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:17:31 +0000 Karen http://girdedwithtruth.org/?p=7851 “They are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful.” Romans 1:20-21

This first chapter of the Epistle to the Romans is a dreadful portion of the Word of God. I should hardly like to read it all through [Continue reading ...]

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