Christopher Columbus “executed” in Honduras
Christopher Columbus “executed” in Honduras By Paul Jeffrey, Ecumenical News International, October 14, 1998
Basis works for renewal in England’s United Reformed Church
Basis works for renewal in England’s United Reformed Church By Robert P. Mills, The Presbyterian Layman, October 12, 1998
NCC Deputy General Secretary arrested at U.S. Supreme Court
NCC Deputy General Secretary arrested at U.S. Supreme Court NCC News, October 9, 1998 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A top National Council of Churches executive was arrested for civil disobedience Oct. 5, following a rally to demand that U.S. Supreme Court Justices hire more minority law clerks. The Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell, NCC Deputy General Secretary…
Letter from the Stated Clerk on Religious Freedom Legislation
Letter from the Stated Clerk on Religious Freedom Legislation The Presbyterian Layman, October 8, 1998 The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, has sent the following letter to selected Senators and to Rep. Frank Wolf, author of a religious freedom bill. October 1, 1998 Dear Senator: As the Stated Clerk of the…
Clinton tells religious leaders: ‘I have sinned’
Clinton tells religious leaders: ‘I have sinned’ By Chris Herlinger, Ecumenical News International, September 18, 1998 New York, (ENI) In an extraordinary moment of political drama, President Bill Clinton adopted the language of the Bible to tell US religious leaders that he had a “broken spirit” and had repented of sins stemming from an affair…
IRD President comments on President Clinton’s “amen corner”
IRD President comments on President Clinton’s “amen corner” Institute on Religion and Democracy, September 17, 1998 IRD President Diane Knippers expressed disappointment that some prominent church leaders are minimizing the importance of President Clinton’s adultery, deception and abuse of power. These Christian leaders are serving as a political “amen corner” for the President, she lamented….
Anglican bishops issue statement on human sexuality
Anglican bishops issue statement on human sexuality The Presbyterian Layman, September 10, 1998 Every 10 years Anglican bishops gather in Canterbury England for the Lambeth Conference. This year’s conference was attended by 750 bishops from 167 countries, including 300 from the Episcopal Church in the United States. After two weeks of study and a three…
Double exposure
Double exposure September 10, 1998 The National Network of Presbyterian Women (NNPCW) was given an extension after an emotional demonstration at the eleventh hour of the 1998 General Assembly. But it may well have jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Commissioners at the General Assembly meeting were only aware of NNPCW’s printed material…
Ghost and goddess
Ghost and goddess September 10, 1998 The sale of Georgia O’Keeffe’s New Mexico homesite appears near settlement on terms that satisfy both the property interests of Ghost Ranch Conference Center and the cultural interests of those who wish to memorialize an exceptionally gifted artist. We congratulate Presbyterian negotiators, both on-stage and behind the scenes, who…
Tracking trends
Tracking trends September 10, 1998 Following the defeat of Amendment A, a proposal to undermine biblical sexual standards for Presbyterian Church (USA) leaders, its proponents found scant comfort in Scripture. So they turned to sociology. The argument went like this: Presbyterians are just not ready for this amendment, but give them time. Culture is trending…