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If the Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? A Case Study of the Anglican Church and the Struggle with Sexual Perversion**

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  If the Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? A Case Study of the Anglican Church and the Struggle with Sexual Perversion** Abstract The Anglican Communion, once hailed as a middle way between Catholic and Protestant traditions, is today fragmented by one of the deepest crises in its history: the struggle over sexual ethics, particularly same-sex marriage and the ordination of homosexual clergy. This paper examines this crisis in light of Psalm 11:3, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The study traces the historical origins of the Church of England under King Henry VIII, whose personal moral struggles with marriage catalyzed the separation from Rome. It argues that this foundation, born in moral compromise, has left Anglicanism vulnerable to recurring ethical crises. The paper then engages with theological, biblical, and sociological perspectives on sexual perversion, highlighting the tensions between Western liberal Anglican provinces an...

Sarah Mullally: A Historic First as Archbishop of Canterbury

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  Sarah Mullally: A Historic First as Archbishop of Canterbury On October 3, 2025, history was made in the Church of England as Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally , the Bishop of London, was announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury — and the first woman ever to hold the position in its 1,400-year history. Her appointment is both a landmark for gender equality and a testament to a life marked by faith, service, and leadership. A Life of Service Before the Pulpit Born in Woking in 1962, Sarah Mullally first built her career in healthcare. Trained as a nurse, she rose to become Chief Nursing Officer for England , the youngest person to hold that office. For her contributions to nursing and midwifery, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2005. Her nursing background deeply shaped her pastoral outlook: compassion, presence, and care for the vulnerable remain hallmarks of her ministry. Call to Ordained Ministry Mullally was ordained in 2001...