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For the latest (as of 3/31/2004) List of the signers of the No Longer Silent Declaration

On this list in addition to the above names is Rev. Nils F. Thompson, OFM, Phoenix

Also listed is Rev. Scott Ritchey, Scottsdale United Methodist Church, Scottsdale [Pastor].
Rev. Scott Ritchey is listed as Associate Pastor on the front of the 11/29/98 bulletin of Our Lady of the Valley "Catholic Community".
The Year 2000 Phoenix Diocesan Directory has Ritchey listed as: "On Leave".

The above named Rev. Scott Brubaker is shown on the same bulletin as Pastor.

How much effort did Brubaker make to strengthen the Catholic faith of his Associate Pastor?

Brubaker is listed in the same Diocesan Directory as: Vicar of the Office of Worship.
Lots of Luck!

An earlier list of No Longer Silent / Clergy of Justice Members
includes the name of a priest not in the "latest" list.
It is not known that either list is a complete list.

12 posted on 04/28/2004 3:18:55 PM PDT by Phx_RC (If you have a bad bishop, deal with that problem as a high priority, as an act of charity.)
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Up until recently the major effort against the No Longer Silent / Clergy for Justice group of souls at risk, has come from 247+ Protestant Pastors and Leaders from 143+ Arizona churches. They have signed up as being in support of Courage, Clarity, & Charity: A Phoenix Declaration
(To avoid confusion, remember that both groups use the words "Phoenix Declaration".)

In part the CCC-APD states that "Courage is needed to refute those who would call evil good and good evil. The example and teaching of the Lord Jesus and His apostles show clearly that false teachers are to be exposed and refuted so that the Church is protected (Acts 20:28-31; Romans 16:17-18; Titus 1:9; 2 Peter 2:1-3). In an age that tolerates everything but the truth, courage is needed to speak the truth in love in an uncompromising manner."

The CCC-APD continues with "The Bible provides a clear and consistent teaching in opposition to homosexuality. . .
Contrary to popularized agendas, the Bible and those who have officially taught Christianity throughout the ages have recognized the sinfulness of homosexuality. The interpretations of such teachers as Athenagorus, Tertullian, Origen, Cyprian, Lactantius, Eusebius, Athanasius, Chrysostom, and Augustine are unanimous. . ."

Now That is a fine example true Christian cooperation (I avoid the "E word").
The letters "St." normally appear in front of some of the names in the previous paragraph, but now is not the time to quibble.
Also the use of the letters CCC-APD is just local to this post.

13 posted on 04/28/2004 4:10:59 PM PDT by Phx_RC (If you have a bad bishop, deal with that problem as a high priority, as an act of charity.)
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