Re: Bingo! So To Speak

Francis X. Rocca writes about the impending Anglican Schism and the future of Christianity in the Third World, at Spectator, June 20:

.... Following the authorization of same-sex unions, 13 Anglican provinces (or national churches) declared themselves to be in "impaired communion" with the Diocese of Westminster. They were Nigeria, the West Indies, the Southern Cone of South America, Central Africa, Kenya, India, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Uganda, West Africa, the Indian Ocean, Congo and Sudan. Please note, if you haven't already, that all of these churches are in the so-called Third World.

From this group has emerged the most prominent critic of liberal church policy on homosexuality: the head of the Church of Nigeria. Yesterday Archbishop Peter Ankinola told BBC radio that his church might split with the Church of England if the latter goes ahead and consecrates Canon Jeffrey John, a long-time gay rights activist, as the Bishop of Reading.

"We cannot be seen to be doing things clearly outside the boundaries allowable in the Bible," Akinola said. "This is only the beginning. We would sever relationships with anybody, anywhere... anyone who strays over the boundaries we are out with them. It is as simple as that." ....

See Bingo! So To Speak.

(Thanks, Ryan.)

P.S. See also (Australian Anglican) Bishop 'horrified' at gay appointment and Gay bishop dispute divides (Anglican) church.

Lane Core Jr. CIW P — Mon. 06/23/03 12:40:31 PM
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