I fear that, at the
current Synod of the Church of England, we have already seen how Justin Welby
will operate as the next Archbishop of Canterbury – to assume, with a smile, grace
and good will among everyone and then to look the other way as heretics and
apostates persecute the orthodox.
Yes, perhaps I am
jumping the gun. And I do
sincerely hope I am mistaken. But
at Synod his reasoning behind supporting women bishops is naïve at best. He seems to think it unnecessary to
have robust legal protection of traditionalists because the rest of the Church
of England will surely respect their consciences anyway:
"This approach that we have before us today is I believe, after
much discussion with many people, as good as we can get. . . our will and
intention are far more important than the rules.
"I am personally deeply committed, and believe that fellow
bishops are also, to ensuring, as far as I am able, that what we promise today
and later in the Code of Practice is carried out faithfully in Spirit as well
as in letter."
CofE feminists have already
demonstrated that they care not a whit for the consciences of those who cannot
accept the ministry of women bishops.
If Justin Welby really thinks that feminist bishops can be trusted to
respect and guard the consciences of traditionalists, his naiveté will surely
enable persecution of the faithful sooner or later.
Again, I hope I am proven
wrong. We shall see.
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