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Archbishop Welby Says His Worst Hate Mail Are From Christians; Points Out Lack of...
The Christian Post ^ | 5/11/15 | Stoyan Zaimov

Posted on 05/11/2015 7:26:56 PM PDT by marshmallow

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Rev. Justin Welby said that the worst "poison pen letters" he receives are from other Christians. The leader of the Anglican Communion said that Christian groups are failing to show tolerance to one another, and said that religious leaders should look to confront the "profound differences" between faiths.

"The worst poison pen letters I get are from other Christian groups on the whole," Welby revealed during his address to the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Independent reported on Sunday.

"The reality is that we do not as faith groups in our society always exhibit that secure tolerance to each other that enables us to speak powerfully of secure tolerance to the world around us. Christians are as bad as anyone at this – in fact, if I dare to be competitive, I think we're worse."

While Welby did not reveal the nature of the criticism directed in the letters toward him, the Church of England has faced division concerning its decision to change centuries of practice last year and allow women to be ordained as bishops.

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1 posted on 05/11/2015 7:26:56 PM PDT by marshmallow
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Could the Archbishop of Canterbury recognize a Christian?


2 posted on 05/11/2015 7:33:45 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (Cruz-ing to January 20, 2017!)
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To: marshmallow

It’s not hate mail to point out to the Archbishop that he’s not doing his job, never has done his job, and ought to either straighten out or resign.


3 posted on 05/11/2015 7:44:55 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Rev. Justin Welby said that the worst "poison pen letters" he receives are from other Christians.

What a goofy thing to say. Welby is a Christian leader and makes decisions that affect other Christians. So it just stands to reason that the strongest criticism would be from Christians.

What did he expect, that the strongest criticism would come from Druids?

4 posted on 05/11/2015 7:45:59 PM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: MIchaelTArchangel
Could the Archbishop of Canterbury recognize a Christian?

Not by looking in the mirror.

5 posted on 05/11/2015 7:46:54 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: Leaning Right

The last Archbishop of Canterbury was a Druid, but this one is not, at least that I know of.

“Archbishop becomes druid”

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2172918.stm


6 posted on 05/11/2015 7:54:16 PM PDT by kaehurowing
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That’s a bit unfair. Welby’s been a weak, ineffective leader—just like the Rowan Williams was before....BUT, I’ve heard him preach, and I have no doubts he’s a Christian. Confused on some things and weak-kneed? Yes. Apostate? No.


7 posted on 05/11/2015 7:55:56 PM PDT by AnalogReigns (Real life is ANALOG...)
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To: marshmallow

I can only imagine the Biblical spam he gets!


8 posted on 05/11/2015 7:58:04 PM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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The last Archbishop of Canterbury was a Druid...

Oh, great. I suppose that's one reason why so many young folks are turning away from the English church...silliness like that cannot command respect.

9 posted on 05/11/2015 8:03:57 PM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: kaehurowing

Did you read the article? The “Druid” claim is a bogus headline. Just a Welsh ceremonial honor....and real druids are a lot weirder than that!

A bit like joining the Society of Cincinnati here (a group for descendants of Revolutionary War officers), which I bet has some odd ceremony involved.

Rowan Williams was the weak ineffective theologically liberal Archbishop before Welby, the current weak, ineffective Archbishop. Both, I think, were chosen because they were nice, pastoral kind of guys...who seem to get along with everyone. Both have been about as weak and compromising as one can imagine. Just NOT the kind of leadership you want when the Church is getting assaulted by apostates within and secularism without.


10 posted on 05/11/2015 8:05:09 PM PDT by AnalogReigns (Real life is ANALOG...)
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To: marshmallow

Perhaps it bothers genuine Christians more than others when someone masquerades around as a Christian and supposed defender of the faith.


11 posted on 05/11/2015 9:20:30 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: marshmallow

Dogmatic defense of Bible doctrine doesn’t imply a secure toleration of antichristian doctrine. Anything less is cowardice.


12 posted on 05/11/2015 9:50:17 PM PDT by Cvengr ( Adversity in life & death is inevitable; Stress is optional through faith in Christ.)
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"The reality is that we do not as faith groups in our society always exhibit that secure tolerance to each other that enables us to speak powerfully of secure tolerance to the world around us. Christians are as bad as anyone at this – in fact, if I dare to be competitive, I think we're worse."

Well maybe you should get out more then, Justin, and see what the "competition" really IS.


13 posted on 05/11/2015 10:09:28 PM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: marshmallow

Classic socialist. Somebody points out facts and he labels them hateful.


14 posted on 05/12/2015 5:28:22 AM PDT by goodwithagun (My gun has killed fewer people than Ted Kennedy's car.)
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To: miss marmelstein
I can only imagine the Biblical spam he gets!

So noted.
15 posted on 05/12/2015 6:15:01 AM PDT by Resettozero
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I’m sooo glad you noted me! Where do you keep these notes?


16 posted on 05/12/2015 11:53:50 AM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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To: miss marmelstein
I’m sooo glad you noted me! Where do you keep these notes?

No you're not and next to my throne, but you're making it too personal now.
17 posted on 05/12/2015 11:57:21 AM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Resettozero

I said nothing personal. A simple response to your comment that you were noting my comments is hardly personal.


18 posted on 05/12/2015 12:07:49 PM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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To: miss marmelstein
A simple response to your comment that you were noting my comments is hardly personal.

You asked where I kept the notes. I told you, even though it is my own personal matter.

You act peculiar sometimes, don't you know?
19 posted on 05/12/2015 12:12:46 PM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Resettozero

Oh, go away.


20 posted on 05/12/2015 12:13:38 PM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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