Jeanne Carstensen

Looking at the online flood zone map of our neighborhood I feel calm.

While religious conservatives are vocal on issues of sexuality—from pre-marital sex to masturbation to abortion—progressive religious leaders have largely ‘abstained’ from discussing these matters in the pulpit. A new report urges more clergy education and openness on sexuality issues.

Conservative Episcopalians have denounced the election of only the second openly gay bishop, and the Archbishop of Canterbury has urged bishops to not seat her. But others, like one of the first women priests, aren’t worried about the well loved bishop-elect who remains focused on her duties.