Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong

Thank you God and the family of Bishop Spong for sharing your love one with us. A great light he was in the darkness of religious contradictions and confusion.

I just found out today that our well-loved Bishop Spong had died, and I am heartbroken. I read some of his books and was inspired in my own spiritual journey - to feel comfortable with the questions and doubts, to know that I am a valuable human being; not in spite of my questions and doubts, but that they are fundamental in making me be a better person, and to draw closer to the Creator Spirit. I am truly in debt, not only to him, but to his wife and children - who helped to shape him, who...

Ellen: Please accept my and the Mead family´s condolences to you and your family. Jack was a man of courage and vision. I will be there for the funeral in Richmond.

Thinking of you Ellen and sending our sympathy for the loss of your remarkable father. He really made a difference in the world.