The widening chasm was on full display last week as a meeting of Anglican primates voted to suspend the LGBT-affirming Episcopal Church in the United States from participating in decisions about doctrine or polity for three years.
Though no surprise to church watchers, the decision was jarring for Episcopalians who take pride in their denomination’s inclusive stance on sexual minorities.
News reports on the censure invariably quoted Episcopalians dismayed and disappointed that the worldwide Anglican Communion does not share their enthusiasm for LGBT inclusion in the church.
Episcopalians, from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry down to everyday priests and lay people, remain resolutely confident that they are on the right side of history.
“…Episcopalians, from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry down to everyday priests and lay people, remain resolutely confident that they are on the right side of history”
This article, from RNS, typifies the flattering coverage enjoyed by TEC, and other mainlines. Sure there are tiny media outlets that are critical, but the main media sources are heavily favorable. The Establishment loves TEC.
Why should any church want to be on the “right side of history”? Christ promised his genuine followers would be persecuted. The genuine Christians would sometimes be on the “wrong side of history” in the sense that they stand up to whatever evil is **currently **acclaimed as prophetic, they would affirm whatever truth is currently forgotten.
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