Why the New Episcopal Barbie Doll Is A Good Thing

Ok this is getting some play over the net. MCJ had a some thoughts on this at THE SCIENCE IS SETTLED. He says in part:

I suppose “orthodox” Christians would raise all sorts of “theological” objections to the “ordination” of inanimate “objects” in the Episcopal “Church” as well as to their full “inclusion” in the “life” of that institution. But it seems to me that the benefits would far outweigh the risks. These include but are not limited to:

(1) Better sermons
(2) Less heresy in sermons
(3) A lessening of Anglican Communion tensions since inanimate standing committees would be far less likely to assent to the election of controversial episcopal candidates
(4) Your parish no longer has to buy as much good coffee or communion wine.
(5) If you can take your favorite socket wrench or Dutch oven to Invite a Friend to Church Day, ASA goes through the roof.

Everybody wins.