Message from Bishop Anderson

Dear Friends of the Anglican Realignment,  I note with approval that the federal judge who received the South Carolina case from the Episcopal Church (TEC) has remanded the case to state court.  TEC wanted the federal court to preempt the South Carolina state court system and rule favorably on the claims of TEC to all things pertaining to the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, their charter, seal, insignia, etc.  Instead, the judge ruled that the case belonged in state court. This does put TEC in a more difficult position because the South Carolina Supreme Court has previously ruled that the Dennis Canon and the concept behind it are null and void. This state court ruling will be a guide for the courts that will now hear the litigation and make a decision. Also noted is the papal acknowledgement and concern  that a gay lobby (perhaps, since this is in Italy, we should say gay mafia) is deeply embedded in the Vatican Curia and high levels of governance. When there is a problem, the first step in finding a right way forward is acknowledging that the problem exists. Removing all those leaders whose moral conduct contradicts Catholic moral doctrine and teaching would be a first step in cleaning house. I suspect that Pope Frances is the strong yet gentle man to take on this task; may God empower him with both wisdom and courage to see this through. Within the larger Christian community, and indeed within Anglicanism itself, there are some issues that divide denominations, communions and families. You may be familiar with some of the issues, and may have had to deal with them firsthand in your own family, workplace, or church. One issue is the ordination of women to Holy Orders. Both sides feel they have convincing arguments, and it is difficult to find a middle ground. Another issue is sexuality, and primarily homosexuality, and how this is dealt with for membership, communion status, and for ordination. A third issue is one you may not have heard of or encountered... Read the rest of Bishop Anderson's article here.