Episcopal Church Ends Probe of Gay Bishop-Elect; Vote Set for Later Today

Reuters ^

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Episcopal Church Ends Probe of Gay Bishop-Elect Tue August 5, 2003 01:58 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - U.S. Episcopal leaders have ended an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against the church's first openly gay bishop-elect, and will vote on his ratification later on Tuesday, the church's presiding bishop said. The allegations surfaced at the last minute on Monday as the bishops were set to ratify the Rev. Gene Robinson as bishop of New Hampshire and forced a delay in the vote.

The vote will now take place following a report on the investigation at 3:30 p.m. EDT, presiding Bishop Frank Griswold told the assembled bishops.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

See also discussion thread at

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/958635/posts

[Lil'freeper]

The headline alone makes this thread worthwhile.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Oy! And to think it didn't even occur to me! I'm slipping.

[Lil'freeper]

It's classic Reuters.

[steveo]

A good time was had by all

[governsleastgovernsbest]

How about "Bishop Demands Investigation to Stop, Probing to Continue"?

[Gritty]

Sounds like a pretty "deep" investigation!

[Sloth]

Gay Bishop-Elect Demands More Thorough Probing

[boomop1]

It is over for the Episcopal Church, PC churches will receive their deserved punishment.

[WestPacSailor]

The Devil is laughing now. I guess the Episcopal Church is now the official "Church for those who don't really want to live as the Bible teaches"

[1Old Pro]

Related article: Albany, NY Episcopal Bishop will vote NO regarding gay bishop.

[Jay D. Dyson]

I guess the Episcopal Church is now the official "Church for those who don't really want to live as the Bible teaches"

After this, they're all just "Porn Again Christians" in my book...

-Jay

[lilylangtree]

Don't understand how the Episcopal church can have a queer as a leader in the church when he is living in sin, totally against the teachings of the Bible. How can any of them that support homosexuality, whether it be leadership and laymen, profess to teach the word of God and be believed? What is it--"do as I say and not as I do" type of philosophy? They're going to rewrite biblical teachings handed down through the centuries to acknowledge smooth over their sins. The word of God is as good today as it was when it was written centuries ago by inspired-word-of-God people.

[gov_bean_ counter]

One day not enough...

Longer Probe Demanded by Accused!!!

[WestPacSailor]

We know God says in the Bible that it's wrong, an abomination, and all that but, Hey!, we're gonna go ahead and put this guy in charge anyway. We don't want to offend anyone.

This has GOT to be a sign of the end of civilization as we know it.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Think you would find this thread from this morning, which addresses many of the issues you raise, of interest:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/958379/posts

[caisson71]

"Episcopal Church ends probe of Gay Bishop"? Oh, boy!!

[longtermmemmory]

FIX FIX FIX FIX

less than one day? Please either this is the fastest coverup or the most incompetent investication EVER.

[Paradox]

I say GOOD FOR HIM, seriously, well not for him, but for the process. I thought the last second charges against him were Hill-esque (as in Anita). I say the vote should go on as intended. If he is confirmed, then, if I was in that church, I would high-tail it out of there (no pun intended). Its about time this come to a head (again, no pun intended). I think many religions need to be exposed (for the last time, no pun intended.)