Reneging on Progress

Looks like I spoke too soon.

The Episcopal Church backtracked and insulted the majority of its members, its gay priests, its gay bishop, and everyone who wanted to stay in the 21st century.

They passed a resolution advising dioceses that

"No bishop should be approved whose lifestyle presents a challenge to the wider church."

Sheesh.

Does that include women? Does their "lifestyle" of being wives and mothers count? It challenges those who still think women can't be priests, let alone bishops.

What about scientists? Does their "lifestyle" of rejecting creationist nonsense count?

What about those who believe that gays are just like people?

Sheesh.

I'm disappointed, and can only hope that most dioceses will ignore this "advice" and do what they feel is right.