Popular Culture |
11 August 2003
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Gay Bishop Threatens Anglican Split
The Episcopal Church in the US has elected its first openly gay bishop, and at the same time, has opened
a can of worms. Immediately after Rev. Gene Robinson was chosen as Episcopal Bishop of New
Hampshire, a group of conservative bishops gathered to announce an impending split among the sect.
Since homosexuality, they say, is a sin, openly sinning as the new bishop does undermines the church's
principles. The matter goes right to the heart of Christianity in the 21st century. For more, click here.
Teen-Ager Denied College Diploma on Grounds of Age
Daniel Lipsman has been cleared of educational abuse for denying his 15-year-old daughter, Angela, a
high school education. His defense was air-tight; the smart girl was taking college classes at Manhattan
Community College and had earned enough credits to get an associate degree. High school would have
been a waste of her time. Some bureaucrats thought otherwise and began preparing a criminal
prosecution. It wasn't the first time the "System" has failed to address the problems of the gifted, and it
won't be the last. Click here to read on.