They don't appear too happy which is strange since it seems they want all these people to leave anyway.
Midwest Conservative Journal has the Druid Anglican angle at AND NOW…IDIOTS. Related Gnashing of teeth can be examined at his posts DAY THREE and DAY TWO.
I am not sure the more progressive branch realizes the brilliance of the Pope's move and the full impact it will have on them.
The Pope of course cares about the Anglo Catholics but he he feels for the Orthodox Evangelical Branch and Reformed groups. Hey they might think the Papacy and all this Mary Stuff is a much of Poppycock but at least they are not ignoring 99 percent of the Nicene Creed and Christian tradition and scripture.
The Pope's move gives these Reformed, Evangelical and Anglo Catholics that will not come to Rome a huge trump card. It has empowered their position.
I see no way that the Archbishop of Canterbury will not give the go ahead and blessing for an alternative Anglican Province in the United States for the remaining Anglo Catholics and the Orthodox Protestants. A plan we know the VATICAN VERY MUCH ENDORSES!! This seems to be all missed by some but I think it will become apparent soon enough.
That, of course, presupposes that Dr. Williams is inclined to tell the Americans no, something he has been unwilling to do up to now(see the Dar es Salaam Primates Communique and Dr. Williams efforts to undercut it at the Episcopal Organization Bishops Meeting in New Orleans). I agree that it's his only shot at this point but I VERY seriously doubt that he takes it.
ReplyDeleteWell that may be the case. Bu really does he have any choice? I mean with the Africans screaming bloody murder and now with this unless he REALLY goes through with the two tract plna he is really screwed.
ReplyDeleteI have to think this will redouble his efforts to keep the various Anglican Orthodox segements in. Lets face it the liberals will depose him quickly