Revisiting Lux Dei Christian Rants
Friday, July 1st, 2005
I have had this blog since April 2004 (powered by Blogger from April through mid-July), and I had another blog prior to that called Lux Dei Christian Rants, which I operated from September 2003-April 2004. Most of my regular readers now probably have never visited this old one. I started Lux Dei (meaning Light of God) blog for me to add my voice to the Anglican controversies surrounding Gene Robinson’s election as bishop. I started that blog while I was at an Episcopal seminary and I always hoped none of the administration would find out.
Anyway, I find it interesting to read some of my past entries and see how far I have come in just a few years. I thought I would post a few of them. Keep in mind my theology has changed over the years. While I was writing that blog I was ready to fight for the soul of Anglicanism, and boy was I optimistic about the possibilities of conservative Anglicanism. This was before people started bailing out, but nonetheless, I honestly believed that 2004 and 2005 would see a real victory for traditional Anglicans. However, You can see signs of battle-fatigue, and a sense that I was not at home being involved in Anglican battles (since my temperament is hardly suited to constant confrontation). Anyway, here are a few highlights from the old blog.
Right-Wing Conspiracy or Scapegoat for Left-Wing Decline?
(9-03) Just because the gospel grows churches doesn’t mean there is a conspiracy afoot, as one group suggests.
Bishop Talbert Proves There is Such a Thing as Left-Wing Fundamentalism
(10-03) Methodist Bishop Talbert blasts "right-wing" groups. I didn’t think he had a clue.
The Geriatric Consecration of Gene Robinson
(11-03) The 60s generation strikes again!
The S*** Hits the Fan so Get Ready for the Mess
(11-03) This describes the beginning of my separation from the Episcopal church. Funny, even though I had privately told friends I would either be Catholic or Orthodox in a year, the Catholic Church doesn’t get a mention in this post.
A New Year, A New Anglicanism?
(1-04) Idealistic post on what I expected to happen in 2004 within Anglicanism.
Will the Real Schismatics Please Stand Up?
(1-04) Being in schism with schismatics may not be so bad if it puts you in line with the gospel.
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