You know you are right, and you agitate, organize, analyze, write, and argue passionately against what you are sure is a really bad idea. And yet, always, the question: what if I am wrong?
I always recall Cromwell, "I beg you consider that you might be wrong!" So, it is an exciting moment when a stunning confirmation comes along. I have thought for some time that some of the churches in the communion would refuse to endorse the Covenant. But I have had fears that the miss-used power of the archbishops would force it upon England. I should it seems have more faith in the brilliant determined minds of the working clergy and laity of the Church in England! As of today's votes, a majority of the diocese have rejected the thing and it is for all practical purposes a dead letter in England.
Of course, the issue remains contested in other parts of the church and the Coalition's members will continue. But for a day, three cheers for England and liberty!
This is the News Release!
Initial opposition from Fr. Jonathon, and a few bloggers around the communion; formation of the Coalition, a small band of bloggers; allies in Modern Church and Inclusive Church; increasing support from amazing patrons; and the hand of the Spirit. The Covenant is defeated in England. Hip hip hooray!
Ok, I am done cheering and back to work now.
FWIW
jimB
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- I am an Anglo-catholic Episcoplain layman, a lay contemplative, a musician, and a completely doting grandfather. New slogan for the election cycle: Vote for Cthulhu -- don't settle for the lesser evil!
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Hip hip hooray!!!!!
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