From here.
Crisis in the Anglican Church of Canada? I think not! While it is always a matter of great regret when anyone chooses to leave, surely recent reports of schism in Canada need some context. Of the approximately 2,300 parishes in Canada, about 15 have voted to “walk apart.”
The Diocese of Toronto continues to welcome clergy and people of conservative and liberal persuasion, as well as people – the majority – for whom such labels make no sense. We are committed to building communities of hope and compassion. We continue to offer faithful worship of God, to nurture young and old, to help form moral lives, to comfort the sick and grieving, and to work with and advocate on behalf of the poor.
The Right Rev. Colin R. Johnson, Bishop of Toronto
It seems a little early to be proclaiming All Is Well, and while I’ve never been too caught up with the “I’ve got more parishes than you” game, nevertheless I would not be surprised to see the number of ANiC parishes grow in the coming months and years…
Heads in the sand they call it!
Close your eyes and it will go away!
Who cares, we don’t need that bunch of dissidents!
Why don’t they just go away!
Well, we are right and they are wrong and it’s their fault!
Ahem!!! Who has their head in the sand?
Who has their eyes closed?
Who is attempting to re-write the Holy Bible?
Who is always casting blame?
Who is not being charitable?