tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post4320227862967597120..comments2024-02-13T11:11:28.246+00:00Comments on Bishop Alan’s Blog: C of E: Historic, Sublime, RidiculousBishop Alan Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13879516755776951638noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-41629986069144949042009-07-04T09:57:44.903+01:002009-07-04T09:57:44.903+01:00Wow. Thank you. I often wonder why I stick with th...Wow. Thank you. I often wonder why I stick with the C of E when it seems to treat so many of its people like disposable assets ... this reminds me why ... because we have a God who doesn't and a history that shows it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-34964598210196141812009-07-03T19:16:03.451+01:002009-07-03T19:16:03.451+01:00This won't be the most erudite comment you'...This won't be the most erudite comment you've ever had, but I feel compelled to point out that the killer pew story nearly killed me with laughter too.Joan of Quarkhttp://www.joanofquark.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-24608668988560291282009-07-02T19:05:32.284+01:002009-07-02T19:05:32.284+01:00I find this post is one very good reason why I cho...I find this post is one very good reason why I chose to be a member of the CofE.<br /><br />Coming from an RC background means that I was steeped in a type of discipline and format and doctrine, which similar, which is just so radically different. <br /><br />The CofE is a haven which welcomes and accepts all waifs and strays, without demur, and provides a framework through Scripture, Reason and Tradition, which allows you to grow and think and learn and to develop the personal relationship with God which is central to Christian faith<br /><br />All is new and fresh - which might seem strange to a 2from the cradle CofE member (such as my wife)" but the depth of spirituality and faith which abounds is unmeasurable but an inspiration for me to follow God's path for me to test a vocation.UKViewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114944341930758335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132206171945839649.post-22814959272022952602009-07-02T11:38:24.324+01:002009-07-02T11:38:24.324+01:00I've just discovered your blog a few days ago,...I've just discovered your blog a few days ago, hope you don't mind me commenting.<br /><br />These are really helpful thoughts, especially as i come to the end of my deacon year in Exeter Diocese... just been spending some time reflecting on the ideas of 'unity without uniformity' and the tensions between being gracious and being right...<br /><br />thanks.Mission Community Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158123056154591548noreply@blogger.com