Episcopal priest's 'inhibition' riles congregation
By Valerie Richardson
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
January 26, 2007

COLORADO SPRINGS -- The suspension of a popular Episcopal priest here has touched off outrage among his parishioners and some national leaders, who say the rector has been targeted for his conservative views.

The Rev. Don Armstrong, longtime head of Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, was placed on administrative leave, or "temporary inhibition," by the Colorado Episcopal Diocese last month over accusations that he misused church funds.

But some parishioners, citing Mr. Armstrong's past clashes with Bishop Rob O'Neill over issues such as the church's 2003 decision to ordain active homosexuals as clergy, say the whole thing smells of political persecution. the rest