IN LIEU of any other indicators, the “preliminary observations” of the Windsor Continuation Group were seized on on Monday as a sign of how the Anglican Communion might patch up its divisions.
The group, chaired by the former Primate in Jerusalem & the Middle East, the Rt Revd Clive Handford, calls for moratoriums on blessings for same-sex unions; on the consecration of anyone living in an openly gay relationship; and on any cross-border acts and interprovincial claims of jurisdiction.
It also recommends the swift formation of a “pastoral forum” at Communion level to engage “theologically and practically” with divisive situations that might arise. It would be “a body that could respond quickly to pressure points in the Communion”, Bishop Handford said.
The forum would be responsible for addressing “those anomalies of pastoral care arising in the Communion against the recommendations of the Windsor report. It could also offer guidance on what response and any diminishment of standing might be appropriate where any of the three moratoria were broken.”
Hah! We in Virginia had a standstill agreement with Bishop Peter James Lee. The word of an ECUSA Bishop means nothing.
I have looked at some liberal blogs lately. They are discussing the meaning of moratorium.
Isn’t this “same song, second verse”? Maybe I have missed something, how is this different than past recommendations that were never implemented? Panel of Reference comes to mind.
This may be the end of the Anglican Communion as it is presnetly structured.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting a different outcome. Yes, this has been done before and rejected by both sides. There is no realistic hope this will work.
[blockquote]They are discussing the meaning of moratorium. [/blockquote]
I’m going on a hunch here, but I’m thinking the conclusion is that it means “full speed ahead.”
Note to reasserters: There’s no there there. Get out. Now.
Will someone please explain to me the difference between what this group is putting out and the “covenant?”
Rephrasing a well known saying so that it fits what’s happening to the TEC “..D**n the torpedoes full speed ahe…BOOM..” ( the mines are still being ignored…).