Fulcrum A work titled “McJesus,” depicting a crucified Ronald McDonald, at an art museum in Haifa has brought angry calls from local Christians to remove it — a result the artist said he approves. Michele Chabin. Religion News Service. 14 January 2019 Fulcrum
As the effects of the longest federal government shutdown in United States history ripple across the country, many Episcopalians are feeling the economic pinch even as others try to help their neighbors cope. Mary Frances Schjonberg. Episcopal News Service. 15 January 2019 Fulcrum
Lamin Sanneh had a deep commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, with the resulting sense of its distinctiveness and its primacy. He was no pluralist! He also was well aware of the dangers of radical Islam. Geoerge Sumner. Covenant. 15 January 2019 Fulcrum
‘With the clock ticking so audibly at the moment, we are approaching a very dangerous cliff edge. I think we need more time’ Albert Evans. iNews. 9 January 2019 Fulcrum
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said a second referendum may be necessary as he warned a no-deal Brexit would be a “political, practical and moral failure”. Steven Swinford. Daily Telegraph. 10 January 2019 Fulcrum
Read the Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in the House of Lords Brexit debate on 9 January. Archbishop of Canterbury’s website 9 January 2019 Fulcrum
Lamin Sanneh, D. Willis James Professor of Missions and World Christianity at Yale Divinity School, died unexpectedly from a stroke on Sunday (Jan. 6). He was 76. Anthea Butler. Religino News Service. 8 January 2019 Fulcrum
The Very Rev. John Shepherd has been appointed interim director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See. The Living Church 8 January 2019 Fulcrum
MORE than 100 clerics in the diocese of Oxford have written to criticise their bishops’ approach to LGBTI+ people. A letter released on Monday warns that, if the bishops cannot affirm traditional teaching, many of the signatories will consider seeking alternative oversight. Madeleine Davies. Church Times. 9 January 2019 Fulcrum
THE EU referendum was a “mistake” and therefore Article 50 should be revoked, the former Archbishop of Canterbury argued last night. Sam Stephenson. DailyExpress. 9 January 2019 Fulcrum