Denial of Consents Sets Dangerous Precedent

by David Virtue on 2007/3/20 16:10
SOUTH CAROLINA: Denial of Consents Sets Dangerous Precedent for TEC
Orthodox Bishops Say New Election Should Include Lawrence

The denial of consents for the consecration of the orthodox Bishop of South Carolina - the first time in 72 years - has set a dangerous precedent in The Episcopal Church (TEC), indicating a degree of intolerance that has sent shock waves around the Anglican Communion. A number of orthodox Episcopal bishops have said that the diocese should either go ahead and consecrate the Rev. Mark Lawrence, 56, or that he should be re-elected on a second vote.

...The Rt. Rev. Jack Iker, Bishop of Ft. Worth, said he thought the diocese should proceed with the consecration, but that it is their decision to make. "After all, he got a majority of both the bishops and standing committees. Those disqualified on a technicality could still be verified." Iker said Lawrence should stand for re-election as soon as possible. "This signals the continuation of the battle that has been going on in ECUSA for the past 25 years or so. The liberals are trying to force conformity to a new religion they are creating. And yes, I expect this will motivate others who have been thinking about it to go ahead and leave the TEC."

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