December 2, 2005
AS THE PUPILS BECOME TEACHERS:
Malawi rejects 'pro-gay' bishop (BBC, 12/02/05)
African Anglican bishops have blocked the appointment of a "pro-gay" bishop in Malawi.Liberal British vicar, Rev Nicholas Henderson, was rejected for his support for gay rights, the Anglican Church of Central Africa said in a statement.
He was bishop-elect of the Lake Malawi diocese, but his association with the theologically liberal Modern Church People's Union made him "unsuitable".
The Anglican Church in Africa takes a conservative view of homosexuality.
If by "conservative" you mean Judeo-Christian... Posted by Orrin Judd at December 2, 2005 7:06 AM
I wonder when we'll start hearing liberals talk about how "we've got to force enlightenment on those bloody savages."
Posted by: Bryan at December 2, 2005 7:25 AMNot long, Bryan. They're already saying that about Kansas.
Posted by: Mikey at December 2, 2005 7:57 AMBryan, A retired bishop of the American branch of the church, Shelby Spoong, has said as much. Something about them being one step above witch doctors and voodoo. Then again, this bishop also doesn't believe in the Resurrection, Virgin birth, etc either.
Posted by: rps at December 2, 2005 9:37 AMBut it seems it would be a mistake to see Africa united on this.
Posted by: Peter B at December 2, 2005 10:39 AM