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Pray for Archbishop Williams

I hate to say this, but the last letter of the Archbishop of Canterbury re: the upcoming Primates' meeting in Tanzania was absurd in the light of current events. His statement that we need to keep listening and trying to understand one another, that we need to carefully consider this and that in a Christian spirit, working to hold together our bonds (viz., keep The Episcopal Church in the Communion) because of the onwatching of the Roman and Greek Churches, etc. - he's in the Twilight Zone! The die is cast, for crying out loud. He says TEC is not monochrome - well! it's sure getting that way fast! Just look at the most recent news regarding what is going on in the U.S. Sure it's ugly, but whose fault is that?
He is concerned that we display a "Christian spirit." By that, he obviously means a spirit of understanding, patience, unity, etc. Fine. But that must be balanced with the Christian spirit which is zealous for truth, holiness, and gospel mission. We need the Christian spirit that knows how to draw the line against error, such as that which inspired the Reformers. Let us pray for poor Mr. Williams. God love him.

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Amen, Father. I hope the Global South Primates do not listen to this "keep talking" line in Tanzania. We cannot wait until after the next Lambeth meeting for something to happen. February's Primates' meeting must produce actually action on the APO appeal, or faithful dioceses' like Fort Worth may not even be able to hold together any longer. (Certainly those like Dallas will not!) Let us pray, indeed.

Best wishes for a happy New Year, Father.
Thank you, Father Randall, and God's blessings on you and yours.

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