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Macleans interviews Some Anglicans about Bill C-36 and Sex Workers
Along with Sister Elizabeth Ann SSJD and the Rev. David Opheim of Toronto, I was interviewed about Bill C-36 for an article in Macleans. Here’s the article. Anglican clergy calls prostitution bill immoral
On Being Human
A long, long time ago – 1995 – Joan Osborne became a one-hit wonder with a song called “What if God was One of Us? Maybe you remember it. It is marked by Ms. Osborne’s remarkable voice, Eric Bazilian’s brilliant … Continue reading
No Saints, No Heros, No Martyrs
I spent ten years as the rector of the Parish of Pender & Saturna Islands. By all accounts it was a good incumbency, and we did many good things. But, a few years after I left, it all started to … Continue reading
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On Hearing That Letter From Paul to the Romans
My name is Hermes. I am a freedman of the household of Aristobulus in the city of Rome, in the neighbourhood of Subura. I want to tell you about something that happened. A letter came from Paul from back east. … Continue reading
My Ten Top Reasons Why Canada is Great
10. We’re Post-National. Which is to say, we used to worry about what our national identity was. Were we British? Pseudo-Americans? Two nations? Too nice? Too violent (i.e. our passion for hockey)? Too diverse? Now, not so much. We’re a … Continue reading
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Sacrificing our Sons
The Problem of the Akedah In Genesis 22 we find the story of the Binding of Isaac, known in Hebrew as the Akedah. It is the part of the saga of Abraham in which God tests Abraham and says to … Continue reading
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Against Bill C-36
So I am gathering signatures for this. Let me know if you want to add yours, eh? We, ordained ministers of various faith groups and denominations, wish to express our concerns regarding Bill C-36 “Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons … Continue reading
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The Island Parson: Not George Herbert
George Herbert (1593 – 1633) was a poet and priest of the Church of England. By all accounts he was a brilliant man. He came to maturity in the reign of James I, studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and continued … Continue reading
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The Island Parson 