“Boycott is not a word that I used. The problem is that the Lambeth conference has been for 150 years where Bishops gather together to teach. That is the main reason for it – to exercise their office as teachers of the faith for the worldwide communion.
We have been told this time that this is not what it will do. So the question arises what is it for and will it be worthwhile since it is a hugely costly exercise. I am very happy to talk with people at any time that is mutually convenient. The Lambeth Conference is not just such an occasion. It is a meeting of bishops for particular purposes. There are churches and bishops who were requested, there were pleas to them by everyone from every quarter, not to do what the whole communion had said was contrary to God’s purpose. They went ahead and did it. Now the intention is to have those bishops at the Lambeth Conference and the person consecrated also. Under such circumstances, and as matters stand, I could not go. I do not want to single out Gene Robinson
Excellent analysis and counting the cost. His voice needs to be listened to at Canterbury.
Lambeth has become meaningless with the silly agenda cooked up for the bishops present. Rather like a garden party for those not serious about what is at stake…
[blockquote] I do not want to be promiscuous in talking about these things, we have to state at a particular time what is the gospel’s judgement in a particular situation. I have done this before and the consequences were terrible. I have experienced them and my family has experienced them. This time I can do no other.[/blockquote]
It seems to me that things are on the move, and people are preparing for it.