The draft Measure to permit the ordination women as bishops, approved today by the General Synod and sent for discussion and approval by Diocesan Synods, contains nothing which can satisfy the legitimate needs of members of Forward in Faith.
Now, though, is not the time for precipitate action. There will be ample opportunity for priests to take counsel together at the Sacred Synods called by the Catholic Bishops in each province in September, and for Forward in Faith to take stock at the National Assembly in October.
These folks need to be prepared to either go or get-off the pot, once and for all.
[blockquote]Now, though, is not the time for precipitate action.[/blockquote]
This should be FIF’s epitaph.
There was indecision in 1992 with the ordination of women and now the Lilly-livered expect people to wait until 2012. With the decision in York, the proverbial smelly substance has hit the ever-oscillating object. The game is over.