The Episcopal S%#* hits the fan
Have you heard? There’s been an accusation against our gay bishop-elect. Of course, it MUST be taken seriously, especially after what’s happened in the Catholic Church. But the timing is rather curious, to say the least.
I hope that this is wrong. But if it’s right, here’s a question to consider. Do other bishops who don’t receive as much attention get this thoroughly vetted? Sexual problems are no more common in gay men than they are in straight men (we know this from copious amounts of psychological research). Are other potential problem bishops being pointed out? Were the other nine bishops to be approved subject to this sort of vetting? Or were they merely rubber stamped, as Gene Robinson would have been, had he not been gay?
I’m not taking sides here, but I’m wondering if the process only works when a bishop is “controversial.”
Fortunately, our presiding bishop, Frank Griswold, is a man of discernment, whose judgment and level-headedness I have grown to trust since I saw him in action at the last Convention. I think what he’s doing is right.
Pray for us Episcopalians, if you’re that sort of person. Or at least send some good thoughts our way.
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