Except for just one of those people, the Grand Inquisitrix herself, Ms. Katharine Jefferts Schori. I must hasten to add, among her peers at 815 Second Avenue Ms. Schori is second to no one in mediocrity, especially in theology (unlike her Dostoevskyan counterpart) where the depths of her shallowness forces even the Episcopal college chaplain to stand up and salute. But there is one precious gift Ms. Schori possesses, one special trait, one outstanding characteristic so uniquely Ms. Schori's own, making her nonpareil among the apparatchiks, it is simply impossible for this poor blogger to not take note; to stand back and gaze with wonder and awe at such a truly thrilling phenomenon: Ms. Schori's uncanny ability to commit spectacular gaffes while seated in the interviewer's chair.
Michael Kinsley once famously observed, "A gaffe is when a politician tells the truth." That adage surely applies to a Presiding Bishop so without further ado, here is the latest instance of truth, given to a reporter of Belief.net when Ms. Schori discussed the Episcopal Church's actions against those parishes and dioceses leaving for Anglican provinces that still practice Christianity.
It would be easier to let U.S. conservatives secede to join another Anglican province without a fight, said Jefferts Schori, "but I don't think that's a faithful thing to do."
Episcopal leaders are stewards of church property and assets, protecting past generations' legacies and passing them on to future Episcopalians, according to the presiding bishop. Allowing congregations to walk away with church property condones "bad behavior," she said.
"In a sense it's related to the old ecclesiastical behavior toward child abuse," when priests essentially looked the other way, she said.
"Bad behavior must be confronted."
Oh my. Oh my my my my my, I do believe our PeeBee has outdone herself this time, bless her li'l heart.
(h/t MCJ)
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