Index & Papers
This Index provides access to a library of papers related to the general theme of ‘Anglicanism’. Covering a wide range of subjects associated with an understanding of Anglicanism, the papers are available gratis for research purposes.
Standard academic practice quotation of small sections may be used freely with acknowledgement of the author, title and website www.anglicanism.org Permission must be sought from authors, through the Editor of this site, for full reproduction of papers.
Prospective new papers may also be submitted (in Word format and with JPG pictures as necessary) to the Editor for review and approval prior to publication. Papers are published gratis and remain copyright of authors.
Recent Additions:
Of Parsons and their People
In his Editorial appropriately for All Hallows Eve, the Editor writes: The word parson, now largely close to archaic usage, was historically an informal noun used of Anglican Protestant clergy in particular. It comes from the Middle English persone meaning ‘the person’ because the parson was legally viewed as the ‘official person’ representing the church in the community. ... However, the close relationship between minister and people has, in recent decades, been dismantled as the Church of England has centralised and become burdened with bureaucracy as parishes have been, closed, altered and amalgamated – sometimes to ridiculous extent, way beyond the capacity of any personal oversight. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO ACCESS FULL ARTICLE
In whose image … Editorial
In his September Editorial, the Rev'd Dr. Nicholas Henderson writes: ‘So God created humankind in his own image …’ Genesis 1 verse 27. From the Christian reading of this extract from the first of the two accounts of creation the verse in Genesis has a contemporary feel. ... In a Christian interpretation the consequence of this identification of humans with God emerges as one of a torturous relationship; not least as depicted in the Old Testament, where God himself is not portrayed as being particularly likeable. ... Suddenly and almost unexpectedly a new Promethium moment has emerged with the realisation in that what we currently call the increasingly sophisticated algorithms and computer programmes namely ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is taking on a life of its own. ... The only thing that is clear is that we made it and it is created in our own image. CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
God, The Science, The Evidence – The Dawn of a Revolution (Book Review)
In his review of 'God, The Science, The Evidence - The Dawn of a Revolution' Adrian Hugh writes: I have degrees in both Science (Chemistry) and Theology as well as a Doctorate (again in Chemistry). I am also a priest in the Church of England and over ten percent of the adult congregation at the Church where I now assist and worship are scientists or medical doctors. The appearance of a large book on Science and Theology was therefore of interest, especially as the cover states that it has sold more than 400,000 copies. I had also been intrigued by the full-page adverts for the book in The Church Times. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
Are we heading for global water scarcity and water bankruptcy? A crisis for all faiths and none.
Local environmentalist Jenny Rudston writes of the coming world water crisis: We must address how we manage water. As an island surrounded by water and with frequent rain, it is easy to assume that we have an infinite supply. We forget the importance of fresh-water and that the altered ecosystem of the urban environment is not the same as that of the historical woodlands. We are used to frequent rain, but recent droughts have altered this. We are withdrawing more groundwater than ever before and depleting our reserves. River, reservoir and groundwater levels continue to decline. Half of the 100 largest cities of the world experience high levels of water stress. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
Editorial: Things are ‘hotting’ up …
In his July Editorial The Rev'd Dr. Nicholas Henderson writes: This year now has a rising 35% chance of exceeding the previous record of 2024 and becoming the hottest year ever recorded. The prospect of a ‘Super El Niño’ exacerbates this and increases the likelihood of an even hotter 2027 that will exceed the 1.5 degree ‘safe’ rise in temperature of the 2015 ‘Paris Agreement’. Pretty well everything that has been predicted by climate scientists from forest fires to extreme droughts and exceptional flooding is unfolding before our eyes. Europe, apparently heating at twice the rate of other areas, is at the time of writing particularly affected with unprecedented heat and drought. The political response has been, to coin a phrase, tepid at best and hostile at worst. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE
HEALING THE WOUNDS OF HISTORY – The Dresden Story
Dr. Paul Oestreicher in his 'Healing the Wounds of History - The Dresden Story' writes: In December 1940 Hitler’s Luftwaffe began to attack Britain. Coventry was the especially chosen target. It remains iconic. Just under 1000 people died. The medieval city-centre was destroyed and with it the Cathedral of Saint Michael. Most of the industries survived. On Christmas Day, Dean Howard, preaching in the Cathedral ruins, declared: “We say no to revenge. When this conflict is over, we shall, with our present enemies try to build a kinder more Christlike world.” The Empire Service of the BBC relayed that around the globe. ... CLICK ON PICTURE TO CONTINUE