Some conservatives who stayed with the Episcopal Church even though they disagreed on gay bishops and blessing same-sex marriage are concerned that sexuality issues interfere with the church’s missions and development in Third World countries. Since 2003, some African and South American Anglican archbishops have refused to take communion with Episcopal Church leaders or partner with the church on projects.
“There is a whole swath of the Episcopal Church struggling to make their way forward to do missions and the work of the church,” says Kendall Harmon, canon theologian for the Diocese of South Carolina.
He opposes gay bishops and gay blessings, but Harmon calls the current moratoriums a “fig leaf” that should be lifted so the church can be “honest” about its theological direction.
Still, both efforts may stall, says supporter Jim Naughton, canon for communications for the Diocese of Washington, D.C
“Thousands of Bishops, clergy, and lay leaders are descending on Anaheim… .” Thousands?
Another headline with Episcopals in it. Ugh.
“200 Episcopal bishops and 850 clergy and lay deputies”
Since when did 1,050 people become “thousands”? It’s more like “approximately one thousand”.