Upper Sth Carolina Bishop sets up task force to consider same sex blessings
Upper South Carolina Bishop sets up task force to consider blessing same sex unions
Bishop Waldo is liberal, so are most of his priests, but the people of the state are conservative and voted against same-sex unions
NEWS ANALYSIS
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
September 25, 2012
The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo, bishop of Upper South Carolina has a problem. Big problem. Following General Convention's vote in favor of a provisional liturgy for the blessing of same-sex unions, he promised to follow up on his own "no" vote on that resolution (A049) with a process to articulate the boundaries within which he and they can live in unity within this Diocese, even in disagreements on this issue. In late July, through a communication with diocesan clergy - active, licensed and retired - he sought applications for membership in a task force to work with him in doing that work.
VOL: Waldo's "no" is a provisional no. It is not the last word. Who does he think he is kidding? It will be no until it is yes. That will be only a matter of time, somewhere between 6 and 18 months. The Law of Non-Contradiction, however, means he cannot have it both ways. It will have to be a clear cut decision. In the end, we know which way this will go.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Bishop Waldo is liberal, so are most of his priests, but the people of the state are conservative and voted against same-sex unions
NEWS ANALYSIS
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
September 25, 2012
The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo, bishop of Upper South Carolina has a problem. Big problem. Following General Convention's vote in favor of a provisional liturgy for the blessing of same-sex unions, he promised to follow up on his own "no" vote on that resolution (A049) with a process to articulate the boundaries within which he and they can live in unity within this Diocese, even in disagreements on this issue. In late July, through a communication with diocesan clergy - active, licensed and retired - he sought applications for membership in a task force to work with him in doing that work.VOL: Waldo's "no" is a provisional no. It is not the last word. Who does he think he is kidding? It will be no until it is yes. That will be only a matter of time, somewhere between 6 and 18 months. The Law of Non-Contradiction, however, means he cannot have it both ways. It will have to be a clear cut decision. In the end, we know which way this will go.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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