Archbishop of Canterbury attempts to paper over Church schism

From The Times
July 27, 2009
Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent

The Archbishop of Canterbury today tried to paper over the cracks as he acknowledged the Anglican church is in schism in all but name.

Dr Rowan Williams called for a “two-track” communion where the church is divided on the issue of homosexuality.

He asked the arrangement be seen not in “apocalyptic terms of schism and excommunication” but rather as “two styles of being Anglican”. Faith bloggers have labelled the opposing factions the “Anglicans” and “Anglican’ts”.

In his response to the decisions earlier this month by The Episcopal Church of the US to go ahead with gay consecrations and same-sex blessings, Dr Williams refuses to accept what many believe to be the reality of schism. the rest

Ruth Gledhill's blog: Archbishop Rowan and TEC: Two-track communion the way forward

AP: Anglican Church may have 'two track' structure

Christianity Today: Just Shy of Schism, Anglicans May Sub-Divide

Telegraph: Archbishop of Canterbury foresees 'two-track' church to avoid gay schism