Episcopal bishops working against deadline to prevent Anglican split over homosexuality
By Rachel Zoll, AP Religion Writer
September 24, 2007

NEW ORLEANS --Episcopal bishops, under intense pressure from Anglicans to ease their support for gays, said Monday they were crafting a straightforward statement that reflects their deep desire to remain in the global Anglican fellowship.

a Sept. 30 deadline for the Americans to pledge unequivocally not to consecrate another gay bishop or approve an official prayer service for same-gender couples.

Episcopal bishops have dedicated their meeting here to crafting a response. A preliminary draft statement released in the morning was considered far too weak and was quickly scrapped. the rest