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<\/p>\nThat means it\u2019s time for clergy to adorn their necks with rainbow collars:<\/p>\n
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Love is love<\/em> bishops will hoist rainbow flags and prattle about diversity and inclusion, while scolding those who exhibit insufficient enthusiasm.<\/p>\n Here<\/a> is Toronto Bishop Andrew Asbil doing his best to staunch the stampede of parishioners abandoning the ACoC<\/a> by encouraging participation in the month long \u2013 or is it a season<\/em> now? \u2013 bacchanalia and denouncing those who would rather not as homophobic <\/em>and transphobic.<\/em><\/p>\n Dear Friends,<\/p>\n June is Pride month.<\/p>\n Wonderful celebrations are taking place across our Diocese. Last week, Anglicans from the Nottawasaga Deanery gathered for Barrie Pride. Around the same time, the Rev. Dana Dickson was present with community leaders in Bradford to raise the Pride flag at their city hall. A few days later, parishioners at the Church of the Redeemer on Bloor Street were taping their steps with Pride colours, to remind the people of Toronto that they are a proud, welcoming and inclusive parish. In a few weeks, Anglicans from across the Diocese will gather under the banner of Proud Anglicans at the annual Toronto Pride Parade. That means it\u2019s time for clergy to adorn their necks with rainbow collars: Love is love bishops will hoist rainbow flags and prattle about diversity and inclusion, while scolding those who exhibit insufficient enthusiasm. Here is Toronto Bishop Andrew Asbil … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/anglicansamizdat.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-17_213256-1024x587.jpg\")
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\nHomophobic and transphobic voices seem to be getting louder in public discourse, on social media and even in parts of our Church.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"