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Episcopal church unravels as Forth Worth appeals for 'alternative oversight'
Tuesday, 20 June 2006

"Division is of the devil" says church leader. Latest on TEC.

"Who is responsible for that which has happened? Without prejudging the conclusions which the Holy Synod will come to, having studied the testimonies collected by the Commission which has been appointed for that purpose, I want to speak of that which is perfectly clear: division stems from the envy of the enemy of the human race, who, finding support in human weakness, seeks new means to wound the Church. Just as unity is from God, division in the Church is invariably from the evil one. At this point, it would be most helpful for each one of us to look into our soul and to ask our conscience: did we give opportunity to the devil (Eph. 4:27)? Did we show impatience, lack of attention, insensitivity, from which the schism gradually developed?" Who is the speaker here? Not an Anglican. For his identiy, see below.

Meanwhile, at Columbus, Ohio the resolution on moratoria has failed and so has an alternative. Classical Anglican is reporting: "Bonds of affection snapped." Yet the surprising truth seems to be, there might not be schism after all. See the end of this post for the possible reason why.

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