If Your Bishop Preaches This, Run!

from Stand Firm by Jackie

Cleveland.com

Essentially, breakaway groups see the church drifting from orthodox Christianity to a more liberal creed, including allowing openly gay, partnered clerics to serve as bishops.

Of course, many of our so called leaders say this is just plain hog-wash and that it is all about hate. This is what the pastor of an Anglican "break-away" congregation had to say.

"When they talk about Jesus, it's not the same Jesus I talk about," said the Rev. Gene Sherman, pastor of the 250-member breakaway congregation from St. Barnabas.

"They say Jesus is a way to salvation. I say Jesus is the way to salvation."

This statement was controversial enough that the bishop of Ohio felt the need to issue a clarifying response.

In response, Ohio Episcopal Bishop Mark Hollingsworth said in a prepared statement that Episcopalians believe Jesus is the way to salvation, but he added that "there is a range of understanding as to whether Jesus is the only way to salvation."

"In our belief that God is generous . . . many of us suspect that in striving for intimacy with all human beings, God can achieve it through varying faith experiences and traditions," he said.

It amazes me that ANYONE can question why the orthodox are seeking shelter.

Hat tip: Underground Pewster