Hot under the Collar : Letters to the Anglican Journal, 1955-2005 Unknown - 2006

Toronto, ON, Canada: Anglican Book Centre, 2006. Book. Fine. Paperback. Clean tightly bound copy. Unmarked pages. Anglican Journal, and its predecessor Canadian Churchman, have always played a special role in the life of the church. It is through the "Letters" page that people in the pews debate controversial issues. To read these letters is to witness the evolving history of the Anglican Church and the changing mores of our society. Myriad issues engaged our readers during the 50 years covered by this collection; defining the place of gays and lesbians in the church; changing the words of humns; questioning the value of residential schools; legalizing abortion; uniting with other churches; opening the priesthood and episcopacy to women; abolishing capital punishment. Often these milestones in church and society provoked a visceral response. More poignant are the letters from those who write from their own experience. In these pages, you'll find the Anglican Church in all its diversity;… Leer más