If they are using symbols as a substitute for faith, then his words are a challenge.
We don’t know what’s in peoples hearts.
(I can’t believe he dropped a bomb like this and then announed his resignation). It sound like Rowan Williams may be fighting some demons of his own.
Its only a bomb if you follow the MSM’s logic. As for resignation, well it is nine months from now when he will be going, and he has been doing it for some few years now. Its quite a poisoned chalice at the best of times.