The 12 Episcopalians given the task of exploring the “biblical, theological, historical, liturgical and canonical dimensions of marriage” and marriage’s “changing societal and cultural norms and legal structures” began their first face-to-face meeting July 29 by each talking in depth about their own experiences of marriage, divorce, singleness and lifelong committed relationships.
“It was a very moving and holy time,” the Rev. Brian Taylor, chair of the A050 Task Force on the Study of Marriage, told Episcopal News Service during an interview July 31 as the gathering neared its close.
Ah, yes, experience: the gold standard of theological reflection these days.
Why are they bothering? Who cares? One is slightly baffled that a GC resolution is being preferred over the doctrine stated in the BCP but you know, knit one, purl one.