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John Shelby Spong. John Shelby " Jack " Spong (June 16, 1931 – September 12, 2021) was an American bishop of the Episcopal Church, born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as the Bishop of Newark, New Jersey from 1979 to 2000. Spong was a liberal Christian theologian, religion commentator, and author who called for a fundamental ...
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Sep 19, 2021 · John Shelby Spong was born on June 16, 1931, in Charlotte, N.C. His father, also named John Shelby Spong, ran a wholesale coffee and tea business but died when his son was 12. His mother, Doolie ...
Oct 9, 2021 · A tribute to the late bishop and author who challenged the literal and traditional interpretation of the Bible and Christian doctrine. Learn about his life, work, and legacy in this blog post by a fellow scholar and friend.
Oct 1, 2021 · Remembering John Shelby Spong, Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ champion In 1977, Spong became one of the first American bishops to ordain a woman into the clergy. In 1989, he was the first to ordain an ...
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Sep 15, 2021 · John Shelby Spong was born in Charlotte on June 16, 1931. His father was a salesman who struggled with alcoholism and died when Bishop Spong was 12. A cousin, William Spong Jr., later went into ...
Sep 12, 2021 · Spong was a bestselling author and cleric who championed LGBTQ inclusion and women clergy in the Episcopal Church. He made headlines when he ordained the first openly gay male priest in 1989 and wrote books that challenged traditional Christian doctrines.
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Sep 26, 2021 · The Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong, a prominent Episcopal bishop and author, died on September 12, 2021, at his home in Richmond. He was known for his open, scholarly and inclusive Christianity and his advocacy for women and LGBTQ rights.
