tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post3907050943848121661..comments2024-03-22T15:15:09.943-04:00Comments on Lionel Deimel’s Web Log: Kicking the Can down the RoadLionel Deimelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-56590184356432074702013-10-17T14:20:07.201-04:002013-10-17T14:20:07.201-04:00I don't necessarily disagree with your larger ...I don't necessarily disagree with your larger points, but to me, it seems like Bishop McConnell is acting in good faith and "with all deliberate speed"—of course, that phrase was made famous during the desegregation battles of the 1950s, another time when progress in civil rights seemed to be painfully slow.<br /><br />Yes, it is one year into his episcopate, but I guess I wonder—in the life of the church, is that really a long time?<br /><br />One of the many legitimate criticisms that I think can be levied at Robert Duncan and other so-called "traditionalists" is that they seem to want a hierarchical (I dare say "patriarchal") structure, such as exists in the Roman Catholic church: "I will tell you what to do, and you will not question my authority."<br /><br />That's not the way the Episcopal Church USA and the Church of England have evolved since the 19th century. (Which is one reason why the idea of "traditional Anglicanism" makes me laugh. Which "tradition"? The "traditional Anglicanism" the "traditionalists" seem to desire appears to be pre-Henry VIII! Or at least pre-Act of Toleration.)<br /><br />I'm not sure it would have served anyone if Dorsey McConnell had come in and imposed a decision. He may not be moving fast enough for some of us, but I do think he is moving, and in what I pray is the "right" direction, and I don't know that I would be doing anything much differently, if I were in his shoes—and I'm thankful I'm not.<br /><br />One larger point, however, is that communications both within the Diocese, and externally with the broader community, are not great. A friend of mine calls the kind of communication that exists in the Diocese "folklore and innuendo." We find out about things through leaks, or blogs, or rumors, or when the Post-Gazette writes a story—or in twisted versions of the truth, told by folks who do not have the Diocese's best interests at heart. <br /><br />We need to do a better job telling our story, because overall, it's a good one. (Then again—I work in communications and PR. Of course I think "better public relations" is the answer! ;) )Jason Togyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065480675704305601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-10469099027145066542013-10-16T19:25:55.168-04:002013-10-16T19:25:55.168-04:00Peter,
Thanks for identifying yourself. I’m not s...Peter,<br /><br />Thanks for identifying yourself. I’m not sure under just what circumstances a comment is labeled as being from “Unknown.”Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-24610837676192024802013-10-16T18:58:12.450-04:002013-10-16T18:58:12.450-04:00Sorry, my name didn't appear for the above com...Sorry, my name didn't appear for the above comment Lionel, as I was just reminded by google. (using my wife's e-mail) Peter Luley with the above useless opinion! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652729535747744135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-45608493356423884812013-10-16T18:55:59.626-04:002013-10-16T18:55:59.626-04:00I don't disagree with any of your reasoning Li...I don't disagree with any of your reasoning Lionel. But I really would like to give the issue more time. Of course we all know where this is heading. But wounds need to heal, and that takes time. Some times a lot of time. Perhaps the bishop made a big mistake in setting a timetable and even taking on the issue with such tenacity. But I'm still in the forgiveness mode, and thankful that we don't have the agenda-driven bishop that we once had. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652729535747744135noreply@blogger.com