David Jenkins on the Canadian Anglican Synod: Too much sex?

Here are the circumstances and the answers:

*Synod passes a motion that approves same-sex blessings. This would break the moratorium.

* Synod passes a motion that allows dioceses to decide for themselves whether to conduct same-sex blessings. This would break the moratorium.

* Synod passes no motion, but continues to ignore dioceses that are already blessing same-sex unions and those who are about to start. This would not break the moratorium.

The distinguishing feature of the last option is that it is not “formal”; the fact that what should not happen is happening is immaterial so long as it is happening informally. A secular equivalent would be a loose association of astute crooks committing uncoordinated burglaries, emboldened by the certain knowledge that the informality of their crimes insulates them from prosecution.

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2 comments on “David Jenkins on the Canadian Anglican Synod: Too much sex?

  1. Br. Michael says:

    Refusal to stop something you have the power to stop is approval. Approval is approval whether informal or not.

  2. dwstroudmd+ says:

    Rather like stupidity, is it not?