rejection...

We did not simply "reject" the Anglican Communion. There were hours of debate which did not end until 9:30 pm. The resolutions simply weren't acceptable. There is a point at which one cannot sacrifice their faith, beliefs, and biblical interpretation for the sake of unity. Unity is from God.

We did apologise for "straining the bonds of affection. That was down from the term "breaching bonds" as we believe that the bonds are God's and thus we are incapable of breaking them.

The HOB is going to call a joint session to try to pass the original form of the resolution on concecration of openly gay bishops. The HOD was given an amended version from the Committee asking us to "refrain" from ordination of openly gay bishops but the commission asked us to "excersice considerable caution" which many of us could live with (dont' we always do that with bishops?)

many more could live with this.
can't type
must sleep
allie