Thursday, August 12, 2010

GEORGIA: Disagreements not about real estate but basic tenets of the Faith

GEORGIA: Disagreements not about real estate but basic tenets of the Faith

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By The Rev. Marcus B. Robertson
August 11, 2010

Historic Christ Church, The Mother Church of Georgia in Savannah, has lost an initial round of court decisions that stem from theological differences which triggered a debate over ownership of the church's real estate. Although doctrinal issues are our main concern, we must address property issues as well. The Episcopal Church has claimed that because we no longer are members of that denomination, the denomination can take over all our assets. Judge Michael Karpf agrees with them. We disagree.

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