The New York Times notes that several months ago, a sizable number of bishops would have argued for unity of the communion at almost any cost. Several bishops said that far fewer would do so now.<\/p>\n
Parting may be sweet sorrow, but there are divides that make it necessary to disassemble rickety bridges. This best characterizes the relationship of the worldwide Anglican Communion.<\/p>\n
A public unity that hides the fissures over hard-core beliefs that cut to the heart of principles that both sides hold dear is doomed.<\/p>\n
The apostle Paul’s row with Mark ended when the two bitterly disagreed over a missionary trip. They later embraced, although neither side ceded their original point of view.<\/p>\n
The apostle and disciple understood what the modern Episcopal Church refuses to acknowledge: Unity with such serious division is not communion. It’s hypocrisy.<\/p>\n