A sad day.Dear editor, I was baptized bap·tize v. bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing, bap·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism. 2. a. To cleanse or purify. b. To initiate. 3. Anglican as a baby, confirmed as a teenager Teenager See also Adolescence. Ah, Wilderness! high-school senior has problems with girls and his father. [Am. Drama: O’Neill Ah, Wilderness! in Sobel, 15] Aldrich, Henry teenaged film character of the 1940s. [Am. and have been a member of the church until today, during which time I have given generously on a monthly basis. Last June, my partner and I were married in Toronto City Hall The City Hall of Toronto, Ontario, Canada is one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city. Designed by Finnish architect Viljo Revell and engineered by Hannskarl Bandel, the building opened in 1965; its modernist architecture still impresses today. . After six years together the state finally treated us as equal citizens. The only disappointment is that the Anglican church that we have both supported throughout our lives does not treat us as equal. We are both good citizens who volunteer in our community. We have waited a long time for our church to treat us the same as all of its members. It is apparent that this is not going to happen. We have no choice but to search for a new church that is nonjudgmental non·judg·men·tal adj. Refraining from judgment, especially one based on personal ethical standards. Adj. 1. nonjudgmental . I do not understand why a church that is decreasing in membership would choose to drive away existing members. Effective today we are no longer Anglicans; it is a sad day for both of us. Todd Hillhouse Orangeville, Ont. |
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