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02/14/2006
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson in rehab for alcoholism.
Posted 12:37 PM EST by Andy Towle in Elsewhere | Permalink
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He is a truly humble man. I met him when he came to our Church. I send my prayers to him in this transitional period of life. His election as a Bishop has caused a great divide in our Church. There are those who wish him to be removed from the church. I hope they will not see this latest news a sign of weakness.
Posted by: Matthew Schooler | Feb 14, 2006 1:18:54 PM
We wish you well Gene.
Posted by: Gilli | Feb 14, 2006 2:08:15 PM
Sadly the very people that drove him to drink will likely be the ones trying to use it against him.
I agree that he's a very brave and dedicated man and I too wish him the best.
Posted by: Ladd | Feb 14, 2006 2:15:26 PM
I hope that this issue is not exploited and those in his church that support him continue to stand with him. From all accounts he is a man who does walk with God.
By the way Matthew that was nice.
Posted by: Donald | Feb 14, 2006 2:40:58 PM
Bishop Robinson is truly breaking down walls. I can certainly understand how, with undue furor his consecration sparked, he is under more stress than most human beings can imagine. Think about it, what was once the most powerful denomination in our country is teetering on the brink of schism because his diocese recognized his calling. I also wonder if he didn't take a look at Book of Daniel and decide "what the heck" let's show the nimnuls who protested about the TV show, that it's closer to reality television than Touched by an Angel.
Blessings and prayers with you, Right Reverend Robinson!
Posted by: JT | Feb 14, 2006 4:24:04 PM
A statement from the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of Los Angeles
I have received word this afternoon that the congregation of St. Luke’s-of-the-Mountains Episcopal Church, La Crescenta, voted on February 13 to sever its ties with the Diocese of Los Angeles and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, and align itself with the Diocese of Luweero, Uganda.
This a sad day indeed....
Posted by: Matthew Schooler | Feb 14, 2006 8:26:18 PM
Um, what exactly is so sad about what's happening in the Anglican Church?
When a Church that was born of schism is fractured by a legitimate difference of opinion over Church policy, what's the problem? Isn't it likely that schism is in the Church's DNA and this is just a natural progression?
Who loses? If elements in the Church (primarily in the developing world) are not happy with the American and European clergy's move toward greater acceptance of gays and lesbians, then why shouldn't the Church split? It seems to me a natural consequence of proseletyzing so heavily in non-Western countries. Western missionaries like to see themselves as bringing truth to the "savages." Well, maybe the "savages" have their own truth that's more powerful than any Christian overlay.
The teachings of Christ (or the mythology that has sprung up around the figure, if you will) certainly can support more than one reading on many issues. So why not split over these differences? Christianity (like most major religions) is essentially intolerant anyway, so why should Christians with differing views bother with each other? After all, they're all so sure that their own way is the one true way.
And why would the size or "power" of a Church make it any more or less appealing/worthy/true?
Posted by: 24play | Feb 14, 2006 11:16:13 PM
24play: my comment on the power of the Episcopal church is ambivalent as the meaning of that power; simply a fact. Also simply a fact, is the weight on the shoulders of men and women called to pastor to members of that church. It may be that the ECUSA will be better after it becomes more homogeneous...accepting of women and gay bishops, a modern English prayer book and claret instead of sherry for communion. I think,though, that lack of diversity in any institution that touches lives is limiting.
That, by the way, is why I like reading the posts in Mr. Towles' blog. There are myriad viewpoints and opinions.
Posted by: JT | Feb 15, 2006 6:21:18 AM
The Anglican Church takes great pride in its acceptance of being the ONE BODY of Christ with differing views. We always face the same Alter of The Lord and drink from HIS CUP. We can disagree on the issues but the one thing that always unites is this covenant with Christ and His Church. When one member breaks this covenant it is like breaking off an arm or leg. The Church will survive but it is not the same. It has lost a part of its soul and it cannot re-grow that living presence. This is why this moment in history is so sad.
Posted by: Matthew Schooler | Feb 15, 2006 1:12:32 PM
Matthew, that was really beautiful. I'm touched by your selfless devotion to a Church that was formed for the sole purpose of allowing Henry VIII to remarry when the mean old pope declined to issue him an annulment.
But then who wouldn't be proud of that august pedigree?
When the Anglican Church decides it needs to reunite with the Roman Catholic Church since they're all united by "this covenant with Christ and his Church", then Anglicans can bellyache about the sadness of schism. Until then, what we have here is the original severed arm whining about the loss of a finger. It's pathetic hypocrisy. But then that's par for the course with Christianity.
Posted by: 24play | Feb 15, 2006 5:26:58 PM