Comments on: The Imam of Canterbury *UPDATED* http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/ She escaped from the belly of the liberal beast Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:44:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Al http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19866 Al Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:56:51 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19866 Ellie, That is the third of Lewis' trilogy dealing with the "progressive" attitude toward religion and society. Out of the Silent Planet, Pelalandra, and That Hideous Strength. There is a fair amount of discussion between the African and American branches of the Anglican Communion. I am sure that discussion will include what Danny has described. Things could be changing. Al Ellie,
That is the third of Lewis’ trilogy dealing with the “progressive” attitude toward religion and society. Out of the Silent Planet, Pelalandra, and That Hideous Strength.
There is a fair amount of discussion between the African and American branches of the Anglican Communion. I am sure that discussion will include what Danny has described. Things could be changing.
Al

]]> By: Ellie http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19867 Ellie Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:25:14 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19867 Where is C.S. Lewis when we need him? In addition to Narnia, I recommend *That Hideous Strength* . It deals with the "Progressives'" take-over of England. http://www.amazon.com/That-Hideous-Strength-Space-Trilogy/dp/0743234928/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202502098&sr=8-1 Where is C.S. Lewis when we need him? In addition to Narnia, I recommend *That Hideous Strength* . It deals with the “Progressives’” take-over of England.

http://www.amazon.com/That-Hideous-Strength-Space-Trilogy/dp/0743234928/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202502098&sr=8-1

]]> By: Danny Lemieux http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19859 Danny Lemieux Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:56:34 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19859 I would agree with you, Al, except that the overwhelming majority of Anglican "leaders" in the West probably agree with The Druid in Chief's appeasement policies. Unfortunately, though a clear minority, that is where the political power in the Church resides - which is a highly racist situation, by the way, given that the large, large majority of Anglicans are non-Western people of color. Here is a perspective that will never appear in the Western MSM: There are Anglicans all over the Third World /Developing World pitted in a life struggle against Islam, from the Middle East (Sudan, Palestine, Iraq) to Africa to Southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan). Look anywhere along the burning crescent where Islam collides with kuffar infidels, you will find Anglicans struggling to protect their faith. The largest Anglican community (by far) is in Nigeria, where Anglicans and other Christians have been struggling against an ongoing and vicious jihad by northern Muslims, one that often breaks out into random massacres of Christian villages and a vicious imposition of Sharia in Muslim-controlled areas. An aide to the Nigerian bishop Akinola once told me that the greatest damage the U.S. church did by appointing an openly homosexual bishop (the current bishop in New Hampshire) was to undercut the moral authority of Christians struggling against Islam in his country. It gave Muslim radicals a powerful propaganda tool with which to expand their influence. I can't think of an act more damaging to these Anglican Christians , in fact...ALL Christians, than to have the Archbishop of Canterbury, titular head of what is primarily a Third World Church, give notice of his surrender to Sharia...other than, perhaps, his own conversion to Islam. What this twit did was not only horrendously stupid but enormously costly to those of Christian faith struggling in the trenches to protect all for which it stands. He will have blood on his hands for this. I would agree with you, Al, except that the overwhelming majority of Anglican “leaders” in the West probably agree with The Druid in Chief’s appeasement policies. Unfortunately, though a clear minority, that is where the political power in the Church resides - which is a highly racist situation, by the way, given that the large, large majority of Anglicans are non-Western people of color.

Here is a perspective that will never appear in the Western MSM:

There are Anglicans all over the Third World /Developing World pitted in a life struggle against Islam, from the Middle East (Sudan, Palestine, Iraq) to Africa to Southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan). Look anywhere along the burning crescent where Islam collides with kuffar infidels, you will find Anglicans struggling to protect their faith.

The largest Anglican community (by far) is in Nigeria, where Anglicans and other Christians have been struggling against an ongoing and vicious jihad by northern Muslims, one that often breaks out into random massacres of Christian villages and a vicious imposition of Sharia in Muslim-controlled areas.

An aide to the Nigerian bishop Akinola once told me that the greatest damage the U.S. church did by appointing an openly homosexual bishop (the current bishop in New Hampshire) was to undercut the moral authority of Christians struggling against Islam in his country. It gave Muslim radicals a powerful propaganda tool with which to expand their influence.

I can’t think of an act more damaging to these Anglican Christians , in fact…ALL Christians, than to have the Archbishop of Canterbury, titular head of what is primarily a Third World Church, give notice of his surrender to Sharia…other than, perhaps, his own conversion to Islam. What this twit did was not only horrendously stupid but enormously costly to those of Christian faith struggling in the trenches to protect all for which it stands. He will have blood on his hands for this.

]]> By: Al http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19860 Al Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:09:46 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19860 The Archbishop of York is a product of the African branch of the Anglican Communion, and he has often called for the strengthening of the English culture against the corrosive growth of Islam. Funny, few reports are seen in the media. The Episcopal Church prides itself on avoiding confrontation and being inclusive. Hence the unease with strongly held beliefs and the reluctance to make uncompromising decisions, even in the face of necessity. But, we can see necessity, and we will act. I am rusty on my English history, but I believe one of the English Kings got himself crowned by the Archbishop of York when Canterbury would not. Maybe the Anglican Communion should make him the titular head of the Church. Al The Archbishop of York is a product of the African branch of the Anglican Communion, and he has often called for the strengthening of the English culture against the corrosive growth of Islam. Funny, few reports are seen in the media.
The Episcopal Church prides itself on avoiding confrontation and being inclusive. Hence the unease with strongly held beliefs and the reluctance to make uncompromising decisions, even in the face of necessity. But, we can see necessity, and we will act.
I am rusty on my English history, but I believe one of the English Kings got himself crowned by the Archbishop of York when Canterbury would not. Maybe the Anglican Communion should make him the titular head of the Church.
Al

]]> By: babbie http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19861 babbie Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:05:05 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19861 Perhaps you can see now why the Anglican Communion is about to implode. Perhaps you can see now why the Anglican Communion is about to implode.

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]]> By: elc http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19868 elc Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:03:54 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19868 What Danny Lemieux said. The A of C is a laughingstock, and the US Presiding Bishop is a bully and a thug. My beloved Episcopal church has been thoroughly infiltrated by Gramsci's long march through the culture. A real feather in the devil's cap. What Danny Lemieux said. The A of C is a laughingstock, and the US Presiding Bishop is a bully and a thug. My beloved Episcopal church has been thoroughly infiltrated by Gramsci’s long march through the culture. A real feather in the devil’s cap.

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]]> By: higlanderd http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19870 higlanderd Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:38:14 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19870 Agreed, Danny. We Methodists are frequently embarrassed by our hierarchy as well, and we don't have the African churches to compensate. Agreed, Danny. We Methodists are frequently embarrassed by our hierarchy as well, and we don’t have the African churches to compensate.

]]> By: Zhombre http://www.bookwormroom.com/2008/02/07/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19871 Zhombre Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:59:28 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/the-imam-of-canterbury/#comment-19871 If you listen to the liberal-left idiots that infect the hierarchies of most mainstream Protestant religions it's enough to make you a Catholic or a pagan or an atheist. I'm of the opinion eventually the Europeans will wake up to the imperialistic, chauvinistic nature of Islam. Remember Europeans in the past were no slouches at internecine violence. Resurgence is possible. Picture Rowan Williams' head on a pike outside a shrine dedicated to Oriana Fallaci. If you listen to the liberal-left idiots that infect the hierarchies of most mainstream Protestant religions it’s enough to make you a Catholic or a pagan or an atheist. I’m of the opinion eventually the Europeans will wake up to the imperialistic, chauvinistic nature of Islam. Remember Europeans in the past were no slouches at internecine violence. Resurgence is possible. Picture Rowan Williams’ head on a pike outside a shrine dedicated to Oriana Fallaci.

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