Anglican 'rule book' proposed
By Jonathan Wynne-Jones
LONDON SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
June 4, 2007

LONDON -- Church of England bishops have drawn up plans for a "rule book" of beliefs and propose to expel liberals who refuse to abide by it.

The confidential document from the House of Bishops, seen by the Sunday Telegraph, says a "narrower definition of Anglican belief" is crucial to prevent the Anglican Communion from becoming embroiled in more disputes over issues such as homosexual clergy.

The paper reveals the determination at the highest levels of the church to impose powers to quash dissenters, backing a covenant -- or set of rules -- that would block Anglican clergy from pursuing liberal and potentially divisive policies.

No official policy governs clergy behavior; instead, each of the world's 38 Anglican provinces is autonomous. the rest