Two thoughts as I digest Pilling (remember folks, it’s just a discussion document) and do bits of media around it. First, the idea that permitting clergy to pretty well do what they want liturgically doesn’t change our doctrine is a …
You need to read the whole Pilling Report, but the Bishop of Birkenhead’s dissenting statement spells out all the issues much better than I could. —- 415. It is with much regret that I have concluded that I cannot sign …
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Bull vs Hall at the Supreme Court is out and it’s fascinating. [gview file=”https://www.peter-ould.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/UKSC_2012_0065_Judgment1.pdf”] The interesting discussion is whether the Bulls discriminated against Hall and Preddy directly or indirectly. Three of the judges ruled that the discrimination was direct (i.e. …
I’ve had all weekend to think about the statement that the Bishop of Winchester made last week on the Steel Report. For those who need reminding, this is the really interesting paragraph. “I have received legal representations from an interested …
Sir Philip Bailhache issued the following statement last night in his capacity as a Senator of the States of Jersey. PRESS RELEASE 24 November 2013 I am delighted that the Dean and his clergy have been exonerated by the Steel …
Dear God, thank you. Amen P.S. Lord, anytime you want to explain the Tom Baker bit, feel free…