Gay Bishop Offers Concession To Anglican Conservatives

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/12/121704robinson.htm

As Anglicans around the world try to resolve their deep rift over homosexuality, the gay American bishop at the center of the fight is offering a concession to his critics.

New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson said Friday that he has volunteered to reduce his role in one of the most important meetings of Anglican Communion leaders if it would mollify conservatives who believe his consecration violated Scripture.

The communion is the worldwide association of churches that trace their roots back to the Church of England; the Episcopal Church is the U.S. branch.


if he's not invited, I can see the split happening in the church

if he is invited, I can still see the split happening

maybe it's just time for them to go their separate ways

[Maat]

1. Now, this is stupid.

Gene Robinson represented inclusiveness and progress. The last thing he needs to do is back down.

Glad I'm not a member of that church. The day my church stops backing equality - I'm gone.

[Zep]

2. I am an atheist ...

... and I have no respect for those who try to steal the prestige of religion to promote gay rights. Better to smash the prestige of religion.

There is no God. And gay rights are just a question of individual liberty. Either you believe in liberty or you do not. No reason to bring religion into it.