Awaiting an Episcopal Revolution
By Allan Dobras
7/11/2006

Excerpt:
THE FINAL GAVEL SOUNDS

When the final gavel sounded on the 2006 General Convention of the Episcopal Church, the death rattle of the Episcopal Church could be heard throughout the Anglican Communion. The legislative decisions made by the convention included:

Refusing to consider a resolution that would affirm the exclusive Lordship of Jesus Christ as “the only name by which any person may be saved,” with the admonition: “This type of language was used in 1920s and 1930s to alienate the type of people who were executed. It was called the Holocaust.”

Opposing any state or federal constitutional amendment that prohibits same-sex civil marriage or civil unions and pledging to include openly gay and lesbian persons on every committee, commission, or task force developed for the specific purpose of discussing issues of sexuality.

Affirming that global warming threatens the future of God’s good creation.

Affirming that God is Creator, though stating that “an acceptance of evolution is entirely compatible with an authentic and living Christian faith.”

Urging the church to call upon Congress and the American people to support legislation initiating study of and dialogue about the history and legacy of slavery in the United States, and of proposals for monetary and non-monetary reparations to the descendants of the victims of slavery (i.e., reparations).

Recognizing that the Bible has sometimes been used to justify oppressive institutions and practices and supporting efforts to foster methods of Biblical interpretation that do not lend support to oppressive systems.

Reiterating opposition to the war in Iraq and calling on Congress and the president to immediately develop a plan to stabilize Iraq that will allow U.S. troops to come home. All Episcopalians are called on, “as an act of penitence, to oppose and resist through advocacy, protest and electoral action the continuation of the war in Iraq.” the rest