Kenya: Split in Anglican Faith Now Inevitable
2 September 2007
Paul Redfren
Nairobi

The consecration of two US bishops by Kenyan Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi in Nairobi on Thursday may prove to be a pivotal moment in the unity of the Anglican faith worldwide.

Commentators say that the consecration of Bill Atwood and William Murdoch moved the 77 million-strong communion of Anglicans "a further step towards schism".

But, in reality, the tipping point will come at the end of this month when the Episcopal Church in US is expected to decide whether or not to consecrate another openly gay bishop, following the ordination of Gene Robinson four years ago. the rest