Episcopal Election for South Carolina

Well the news is out that the Presiding Bishop's office has ruled the consents lacking and Mark Lawrence's election is not confirmed.

This is sad indeed. Sad mostly because the actions taken to pass B033 contributed to this. Although the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Alaska voted in favor, I felt compelled to vote against as I have several others since B033. This was one of the very reasons I was against B033 and voted against it as well. It sets up a level of scrutiny not generally used in our tradition.

Sadder still are those who voted for B033 and lack the courage of their convictions to carry it out.

I'm sure Jesus weeps over it all.