The Episcopal church's stance on the overturning of Roe
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/statement-on-supreme-court-dobbs-decision-by-presiding-bishop-michael-curry/?mc_cid=6583a86822&mc_eid=b7ea8f6d0c"The Episcopal Church maintains that access to equitable health care, including reproductive health care and reproductive procedures, is an integral part of a womans struggle to assert her dignity and worth as a human being
Some of us will be reading the whole thing in church tomorrow.
VMA131Marine
(4,568 posts)wryter2000
(47,277 posts)But then, I was raised in it, so I'm biased. There are many great Christian churches. There are some great Catholic priests and congregations. I hate that we get drowned out by the haters.
leftieNanner
(15,667 posts)My church is incredible. Kind and caring people.
Plus we're fun.
wnylib
(24,147 posts)an Episcopal church very near to where I live. I have been there many times. That church and my own often cooperate in activities and services.
Native
(6,288 posts)wnylib
(24,147 posts)The Lutheran and Presbyterian churches hold the same view. I have not yet seen or heard comments from them on the overturning of Roe.
I remember long ago when the court ruled against required Bible reading and any other required religious observances in public schools. In PA, where I lived, it was state law for public school teachers to start each day by reading a chapter of the King James Bible. I was 13 at the time of the court decision. Our pastor's sermon that Sunday agreed with the court. He said that it was the responsibility of parents and their religious leaders, not the schools, to teach religion to their children. It was the only way to preserve religious freedom for everyone.
It is the same with abortion, contraception, and other religious doctrines. Those whose beliefs do not allow abortion are free to follow those beliefs. They do not have to have abortions. But they have no right to impose those beliefs on others.
wryter2000
(47,277 posts)We can, however, state our opinions on issues, which we are sure as heck doing now.
wnylib
(24,147 posts)multigraincracker
(33,913 posts)Some good and some bad with everything between.
Im for the freedom for everyone to decide for themselves. As long it doesnt interfere with anyone else. I think our Constitution says that.
wnylib
(24,147 posts)try to make their religious beliefs into laws for everyone infuriate me.
CanonRay
(14,783 posts)but the Episcopalians, Methodists, and Presbyterians in town are our friends and allies.
Cha
(304,612 posts)Church could be the "best of Christianity", too.
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jaxexpat
(7,630 posts)We're all very proud, of course.
Kablooie
(18,726 posts)My great grandfather was the bishop. My grandfather would invite homeless people during the depression to join their family dinner every night. My uncle would have be in sessions in the 60s.
Ive always been impressed with how open minded they are. Truly trying to follow Christs teachings.
OMGWTF
(4,390 posts)"The Episcopalians are almost as good as the Catholics."
phylny
(8,550 posts)The Great Open Dance
(34 posts)Almost all the progressive denominations, formerly "mainstream" denominations, support women's health care and reproductive choice: PCUSA, ELCA, UCC, and Episcopalians. The UMC doesn't, but it might after the recent departure of 1/4 of their conservative churches. For more information, see here: https://rcrc.org/
Thanks,
Jon Paul Sydnor