tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941566034196038608.post6771937782576890614..comments2024-01-22T00:22:46.724-08:00Comments on Bishop Dan's Blog: Willl The Episcopal Church Survive? God Knows.Bishop Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00677552161067636954noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941566034196038608.post-28025199845299918472011-05-17T16:47:31.642-07:002011-05-17T16:47:31.642-07:00No doubt about it. Actually, I have already seen a...No doubt about it. Actually, I have already seen a number of people come to the church because we are inclusive. I agree the number will continue in the future. Being "welcoming" is not enough to evangelize, but it is essential for us.Bishop Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677552161067636954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941566034196038608.post-12960479535170873612011-05-17T12:35:00.416-07:002011-05-17T12:35:00.416-07:00One of the trends I don't think has yet hit us...One of the trends I don't think has yet hit us fully will be the number of new people coming to church precisely because of our welcome of those in minority groups. For so many, the face of Christianity has been the face of intolerance, more often than not, of their own families. To find out that you can be gay and yet love and worship in a welcoming mainline denomination is often a moving experience that I believe will draw more and more people as the word gets out. Although we've certainly know about it, it will take time to overcome the spiritual abuse many have undergone in their youth.Rick+https://www.blogger.com/profile/03322574092020268536noreply@blogger.com