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Sarx (σαρξ) is the Greek word for "flesh". This is the blog of a Southern Man (sojourning in Buffalo, NY) attempting to follow God in the way of Jesus.

I am a priest in the Russian Orthodox Church in America (ROCIA). We are growing a Mission community here in Buffalo.

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Disclaimer

I who have written this story, or rather this fable, give no credence to the various incidents related in it. For some things in it are the deceptions of demons, other poetic figments; some are probable, others improbable; while still others are intended for the delectation of foolish men. (Closing lines of the Táin Bó Cúalnge)

It’s the anti-gay doctrine, stupid

HERE IS ONLY One sin left, and a new Anglican denomination knows that sin is Teh Gay. Sure, Terry Mattingly wants you to imagine it’s about the tmatt trio (aka the Red Herring) and about Biblical Authority. He wrote a very predictable article on GetReligion. It’s a blog I no longer frequent, [...]

A Testing Ground

UTH ASKS “Is Wales ready for a gay bishop?” She also reposts the entirety of her 2003 Interview with Jeffrey John. Is Dr John up for the Bishop of Bangor? And WHY are the American Conservatives in a snit?
He is emphatic that issues of sexuality should not become a main plank of his [...]

Conformed to the World

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the [...]

Childish

ATHER Malcolm points out the flaws in the GAFCON faux-ycott of Lambeth. It’s what we’d call Passive Aggressive.
Lambeth is over, DG.
Now the rest of us can move on with the mission of God’s Kingdom

Lambethtasy

NE IS Never sure who to believe anymore:
The Journalists blessed by Lambeth to spin.
The Journalists excluded by Lambeth who report anyway.
Or the Bishops actually doing the work…
Clearly not everything coming out of Lambeth will be to the liberal liking. Nor will it be to the conservative liking. That’s the point: Lambeth has no [...]

Demonic Buddhist Chant

T THE Opening Eucharist for Lambeth, the preacher, Bishop de Chickera of Colombo included in his hymn a chant. This caused some serious problems especially with Bob Duncan and other conservative sorts.
Yesterday, over on his blog, Bishop Alan (no rampant Spongian!) revealed the words to this demonic invocation.
I take refuge in God the Father
I [...]