| Am I the only 50-something year old cradle Episcopalian who cannot stand the direction that the Church has taken the last 25+ years? Am I alone in thinking that the so-called leaders, who have taken vows to protect the Church from heresy, have failed in their trust? Am I consigned to a life of moral anomie by supporting (and attending) a Church that has turned its back on two millennia of teaching by not only condoning, but advocating the "consecration" of non-celibate homosexuals to all ranks of the ordained ministry? Must I leave the church of my upbringing, the church of my profession of faith, the church to which I have introduced other believers because it has re-defined what is sinful? |
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Glimpses of Grace
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Hi David, Thank you for a provocative posting. Very clear and honest.
ReplyDeleteHere are my quick responses to your questions:
1) I am sure you are not the only 50-something Episcopalian who cannot stand the direction that the church has taken; however, I personally do not think I know any others.
2) Again, in my opinion, you are not alone in your thinking.
3) I do not believe that you are consigned to a life of moral anomie... and,
4) You do not have to leave the church of your upbringing. I hope you won't.
I personally am not at all caught up in who is homosexual, whether priest or not. Whether celibate or not. It is of zero importance to me. My church has dozens of gay members, including church leaders. They are learned and sincere. They love and accept me. They teach me. My spiritual wellbeing matters to them. They are my friends.
It is not for me to ponder whether they are more or less "sinful" than I. It doesn't seem to be any of my business.
I hope you will find peace.