[christianunity] Re: [CU] Article on CU Ecumenical Action

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From: "Tim Warlick" <cuprayer@...>
Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 15:34:15 CDT
Dear Bill, and all CU Listers,

I just wanted to mention, Bill, by this latest news item, I now see what you 
meant by your earlier post re Vatican II.  Pretty impressive developments, 
really, don't you think?:

Earlier, Bill said:
>In 1964 there were such great expectations when the
>second Vatican Council began. Many efforts continue but there are still
>stumbling blocks. Nevertheless there is still a yearning within the 
> >Christian
>world for unity.

Love in Jesus,
Tim

>WASHINGTON, D.C. (EP) -- The National Council of Churches (NCC) decided May
>18 to form a new organization that will include all major branches of U.S.
>Christianity, including evangelicals and Catholics.
>
>However, since Vatican II Catholic bishops have been free to join 
>ecumenical
>groups, and have done so in other countries.
>
>Also, the directors of the National Association of Evangelicals decided
>March 6 to change the group's bylaws to permit dual membership in NAE and
>other ecclesiastical groups, most notably the NCC.
>
>See the whole article here:
>http://www.mcjonline.com/
>
>or here:
>http://www.mcjonline.com/news/00/20000525c.htm
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