Reply #36: Well, I disagree on all almost all counts

[JerseygirlCT]

There's no apology for imperialism in the post.

He's quite likely right about the US -- which is what I said.

He's being more of a coward on what you term "certain issues". He's put what's he's deemed the higher good, that is, unity, above justice. He's trying desperately to get everybody to stay at the party, but what he seems not to get is that the same people making the stink have never had any intention of staying at the party unless they get to call all the shots. Not going to happen.

His position isn't at all supported by his theology. In fact, as others have pointed out, before becoming ABC he was quite an articulate supporter of equal rights. It's his fear of being the one who oversaw the dissolution of the Anglican Communion (not going to happen, though a handful of disaffected egomaniacs will likely split) that drives him to keep asking GLBT church members to be patient.

And I'll just ignore your last remarks entirely. Pointless to comment, really.