Archbishop Rowan Williams is on a roll. He condemned the killing of LGBT rights activist David Kato within 48 hours. Then today, at the end of a summit of most of the Anglican primates, he went on record again about the murder and disgraceful handling of David Kato's funeral. There are two reports imbedded in the Irish television network RTE's site.
Anglican leader in warning over homophobia - RTÉ News#video#video
Meanwhile, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's sermon this morning in Dublin at Christ Church talked about infant mortality and the killing of David Kato. She again returned to the theme of the body of Christ. And she challenged the congregation that being part of the body of Christ requires us to "show up". Something that at least seven bishops did NOT do this past week in Dublin. Among those who refused to be at the table because of the presence of Jefferts Schori: ++Henry Orombi of Uganda. A reporter asked Jefferts Schori what she thinks of that, and she simply noted that if they aren't there, there is no way to have a dialogue. ++Katharine expressed a renewed sense of commitment to the Anglican Communion from those present. Will this mean that we move forward and leave those who won't show up in our rearview mirror? I guess we'll see.
I listened to the PB and I hope that many answeredthat they were present.
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It would only be worth listening to Mrs Schori if there were some indication that she listened to anyone else. As it is, it would be a waste of time and effort.
ReplyDelete+Edwin, I take it from your comment that you choose not to listen to ++Katharine. That's too bad. BTW, we here in the States prefer to call her "The Most Reverend"... not "Mrs."
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