What does WB think of the ECUSA Bishops' recent decisions? He is largely ambivalent. On the whole I regard it all negatively. This is not a time for equivocation, the bishops' favorite parlor game. They very intentionally left wiggle room for priests to continue to bless homosexual relationships, and some of the bishops have been explicit in their intention to do so. From the Living Church, via Titusonenine:
"Two diocesan bishops told the House on Saturday that no matter what was decided, nothing would deter the blessing of same-sex unions in their dioceses.
"Bishop Jon Bruno of Los Angeles told the Los Angeles Times that though he would observe the moratorium against the blessing of same-sex unions, he would not impose the moratorium on his clergy nor discipline those who performed the rites...:"
The bishops need to lead ECUSA in the dirrection of accepting the gospel's call to forsaking autonomy. ECUSA needs a healthy dose of obedience, submission, coporate self-denial.
Why is it that every single decision that the EUCSA hierarchy makes is wreathed in ambiguity, qualifications, loop-holes, exceptions, and general sophistry? Why can't their yes be yes and their no, no? This seems to me to be the kind of tepid religiosity that our Lord found most offensive.
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The bishops just seem so duplicitous. Why do they pay lip service to what they know the primates want (a moratorium) while, in terms of the practical reality, forging ahead? Why not just allow it, do it, carry on with their prophetic ministry -- simpliciter? Why all the smoke and mirrors? "Look at the hand!" Just consecrate gay bishops if you must! But enough of this "Oh, we won't... but we might."
Basically its just annoying to have to read all of their press releases so closely in order eventually to find the loop hole. Its always there.
Heath,
You bring up some fascinating points. I found your post to be pleasant and thoughtful.
Will, within this very post, you can see the type of people you will be dealing with during your career. Unlike Michael, who is unable to join the true Church, you still have a chance to find truth and happiness :).
PJA
Heath certainly brings up a good point, which is that the structure of our church is broken. Of course, he revels in its ambiguity, which allows him to sit in church with the likes of Dale "I am not a Christian but I am an episcopalian" Martin and take Eucharist. WB, I suggest that you jump ship and join the mother church. I would consider it, but it would mean that I couldn't be brothers in Christ with the "Seppuku Kid" anymore.
Johnny A
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