BBC–US Church set to ordain partnered lesbian bishop

The election of Mary Glasspool – who has been with her partner Becki for 22 years – represented a snub by the liberal Episcopal Church to other Anglican Churches around the world.

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams had urged the American Church not to proceed with the ordination, warning that it would further alienate traditionalists who believe active homosexuality to be a sin.

It is likely to accelerate the gradual marginalisation of the Episcopal Church within a two-tier Communion and increase tensions between Anglicans elsewhere.

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2 comments on “BBC–US Church set to ordain partnered lesbian bishop

  1. dwstroudmd+ says:

    Perhaps the cheer team will be using the
    “We are the Piskies, the mighty, mighty Piskies!
    You can’t tell us what to do!
    We are the Piskies, the mighty, mighty Piskies!
    Bless the world, the Devil, and sin, too!”
    chant for this.

  2. Intercessor says:

    Warnings from the AB of C! Now that sure stopped the narricists in their tracks. What they need is a healthy and real fear of God and I believe they are headed for one “like it or not…”
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC5K_0uRNCQ&feature=related

    Intercessor