Monday, November 23, 2009
Hole in the Wall
This is what happens when you try to put an American inset medicine cabinet into an old English house. Yes, it is a weight bearing wall.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Married Priests?
Apparently a group Anglican priests think the Church of England has become too liberal, what with allowing female clergy and openly gay bishops. This practice of tolerance and equality in the church is a bit too much so the pope has offered them, along with their parishioners, the opportunity to become Catholic.
It seems to me that this could have groundbreaking consequences the likes of which the Catholic church hasn't seen since the Reformation. First of all, Anglican priests can marry. If they're allowed to stay married wouldn't that change the Catholic church drastically? What about all those priests who left the church to marry nuns? Will they be allowed back?
Catholic priests weren't always expected to be celibate. Before the Middle Ages, they regularly married. I'm not really sure why they were required to take vows of chastity in the first place, but changing the rules could go a long way towards alleviating some of the problems the Catholic church has had in recent years.
Understanbably, the Church of England is not amused. Dire warnings about cafeteria-style religions abound. Here's an article on the subject.
It seems to me that this could have groundbreaking consequences the likes of which the Catholic church hasn't seen since the Reformation. First of all, Anglican priests can marry. If they're allowed to stay married wouldn't that change the Catholic church drastically? What about all those priests who left the church to marry nuns? Will they be allowed back?
Catholic priests weren't always expected to be celibate. Before the Middle Ages, they regularly married. I'm not really sure why they were required to take vows of chastity in the first place, but changing the rules could go a long way towards alleviating some of the problems the Catholic church has had in recent years.
Understanbably, the Church of England is not amused. Dire warnings about cafeteria-style religions abound. Here's an article on the subject.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
R is for Reindeer
Christmas comes early to Covent Garden. The decorations are simpler this year than they were last year, but I really like them, especially this giant topiaryesque reindeer.
ABC Wednesday
ABC Wednesday
Labels:
ABC Wednesday,
Covent Garden,
Holidays,
X-Mas Decorations
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Milk, Bread, Bog Roll and an Outfit?
Buying clothes at the supermarket alongside your weekly groceries may seem strange, or at least a bit tacky. However, most major grocery stores in England sell clothes now. I'm not talking about Asda (Walmart). These are ordinary grocery stores like Sainsbury's and Tesco.
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