Archives for April 23, 2015

Via the Anglican Church in North AmericaDear Friends:At this significant time in our nation’s history with the institution of marriage before the United States Supreme Court, we reaffirm our commitment to promote and defend marriage—the union of one man and one woman. As religious leaders from various faith communities, we acknowledge that marriage is the foundation of the … [Read more...] about Marriage and Religious Freedom

Via the Diocese of Maryland:As leaders of Baltimore’s faith communities, we have followed with increasing concern the unfolding events surrounding the tragic and untimely death of Freddie Gray. We appeal to the members of our faith communities and to all citizens of good will to remain calm and to express their anger and frustration in peaceful and constructive ways, allowing … [Read more...] about Baltimore: Immense Pressures

By Jayson CasperAdapted from Anglican Communion News ServiceArchbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited the Anglican All Saints Cathedral in Cairo after visiting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Grand Sheikh of al-Azhar Ahmad al-Tayyeb, and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II.“It has been an interesting and useful day, but worshiping with you is the most important … [Read more...] about Archbishop Honors Martyrs