Tag Archives: Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams: a self-confessed ‘hairy Lefty’ recants

Posted on 28/03/2012 by

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams: a self-confessed ‘hairy Lefty’ recants Williams said yesterday that “identity” has become a “slippery” word.  He added, “Identity politics, whether it is the politics of feminism, whether it is the politics of ethnic minorities or … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day: Rev. Peter Mullen on Church of England fudge

Posted on 24/03/2012 by

‘Our leaders have sat on the fence for so long that they are mightily sore.’ ~ Peter Mullen

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“Theologically incoherent” Rowan Williams has failed more disastrously than most, writes William Oddie

Posted on 19/03/2012 by

The Church of England being what it is, no Archbishop of Canterbury can succeed: but Rowan Williams has failed more disastrously than most.  He is supposed to be a theologian: but his actions have been theologically incoherent, writes William Oddie He … Continue reading →

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Britain’s retailers won’t stock Christian Easter Eggs, say two Anglican bishops

Posted on 12/01/2012 by

Bishops claim shops don’t want Christian Easter eggs Supermarkets do not want to stock Christian products, according to senior figures in the Church of England. In addition to telling the story of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection on the box, the religious … Continue reading →

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Peter Hitchens on Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and African dictator Robert Mugabe

Posted on 15/10/2011 by

‘How typical of the furry Archbishop of Canterbury that he can stand up against the persecution of Christianity in Africa, but isn’t aware of it here.  We shall see in time if he did any good by sharing tea and … Continue reading →

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Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams ruthlessly fires adviser because of careless remark

Posted on 18/07/2011 by

Archbishop fires adviser over attacks on coalition The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams has fired one of his closest advisers in the wake of the political storm over his outspoken attack on the Coalition.  Rev. George Pitcher, his public affairs secretary, who … Continue reading →

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Is there a future for Rowan Williams’ Church of England?

Posted on 14/07/2011 by

Perhaps . . . but not if this continues: Frankly, much of the Church has been mad for decades.  There has been a general infantilisation at work.  It is not so long since the archbishops of Canterbury and York put their names … Continue reading →

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Rowan Williams presiding over a denomination — the Church of England — that “will be dead in twenty years”

Posted on 13/07/2011 by

Ageing Church of England ‘will be dead in 20 years’ The Church of England will cease to exist in 20 years as the current generation of elderly worshippers dies, Anglican leaders warned yesterday. The average age of its members is … Continue reading →

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Church of England faces being wiped out, report warns

Posted on 08/07/2011 by

Church of England faces being wiped out, report warns Which makes one wonder: if Rowan Williams is really as brilliant as his supporters make out, why aren’t more people coming to his denomination?  Or, at least, why aren’t those already nominally … Continue reading →

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Six-year-old girl writes letter to God. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, answers

Posted on 22/04/2011 by

A six-year-old girl writes a letter to God. And the Archbishop of Canterbury answers And here’s the letter: Dear Lulu, Your dad has sent on your letter and asked if I have any answers.  It’s a difficult one!  But I … Continue reading →

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