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CEN–”˜A split would be better than this squabbling,’ say some Anglican leaders

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Kendall Harmon

A split in the Anglican Communion would be better than constant squabbling over sexuality, British Anglican leaders believe. In the wake of the Episcopal Church consecrating the Rev Mary Glasspool last Saturday, the prevalent mood is that decisive action is needed from the Archbishop of Canterbury. ”˜Sitting on the fence’ will only prolong the fallout, leaders warn.

Ms Glasspool, 56, was ordained as assistant Los Angeles bishop and is the first homosexual woman bishop to be ordained in the USA. She will work alongside Diane Jardine Brice, who was consecrated the same day. They will serve LA Bishop J Jon Bruno. A statement from the UK LGBT Anglican Coalition said it welcomed the consecrations. “We rejoice that two more women will become bishops in the Anglican Communion. We send them our congratulations and welcome them as bishops with the many gifts that each will bring to the Church.”

Speaking to the CEN, the coalition’s spokesperson, Rev Canon Giles Goddard, said the dispute over homosexuality was damaging the Church. “I hope that we are making progress and I hope that it won’t be long before we can get past this argument and get back to preaching love and justice.” He added: “However, it maybe that some people in the communion will never accept the diversity of practice in the Anglican Communion.”

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6 comments on “CEN–”˜A split would be better than this squabbling,’ say some Anglican leaders”

  1. COLUMCIL says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    Never accept a practice that isn’t natural or from Christ a blessing. And homosexuality isn’t diversity – perversion, yes, but not diversity.

  2. RalphM says:
    May 20, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    “I hope that we are making progress and I hope that it won’t be long before we can get past this argument and get back to preaching love and justice.”

    Or maybe the Good News of the Gospel?
    Or maybe perhaps repentance?

  3. f/k/a_revdons says:
    May 21, 2010 at 12:08 am

    Love and Justice? This issue is about that very topic for both sides.

  4. Carolina Anglican says:
    May 21, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Hope for decisive action from the ABC…really?

  5. MichaelA says:
    May 21, 2010 at 4:55 am

    Interesting comment from Chris Sugden on the Glasspool consecration:
    [blockquote] “TEC had booked a 13,000-seater auditorium and only 3,000 people turned up. You could have got the press conference inside a phone box. This is a sign that the Episcopal Church is marginalising itself. The event was held in California, but the audience was similar to one watching a minor county cricket team playing at Twickenham.” [/blockquote]

  6. Larry Morse says:
    May 22, 2010 at 2:30 am

    In fact, a split is desirable in every sense. Let us just do it and stop thew backing and filling. Larry