BPhillips
My blogs
| Location | Ohio, United States |
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| Introduction | Perhaps the blog title above needs a little introduction. These words were spoken by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, upon his execution at the stake in 1556. Previously he had recanted his Reformed Protestant convictions and signed a confession before Catholic inquisitors. Overcome by his lack of courage, he changed his mind, told the powers-that-be what for, and they promptly had him executed. As he began to burn, he held his right hand, with which he had signed his recantations, into the flames so that it would be the first part of him to burn. As it burned he cried, "This hand hath offended!" Powerful words for a man who died for powerful convictions of a Reformed faith and a Reformed Church in England. It is my intention to use this blog to examine aspects of theology, church history, and ideas from a Protestant Anglican view, as well as my observations, thoughts, etc. on the world and culture around us. That's all. |