More Whiny Anglicans...

And in my ongoing engagement in the current schism splitting my church apart...

Before now, the dissidents who split from the Episcopal Church joined up with Anglican dioceses in Africa and South America. Now, it appears, they want to set up their own rival North American diocese.

I just don't get it. If you don't agree with the principles and values of the Episcopal Church, then don't be an Episcopalian. There are about a million different denominations of Christianity— pick a new one, and leave. And if you don't want to leave because you love the Episcopal Church, then stay and make your voice heard in the Anglican communion. But how can you justify leaving the church and then trying to create a NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH?! Either you're an Episcopalian, or you're not.

It's so childish to say, "Well, we disagree, so I'm going to go take my toys and play over there." What mean-spirited people. The Episcopal Church sometimes interprets scripture differently than I do, but I don't go off in a huff about it, do I? Why whine about this stuff? Why not just talk it out and explain how you feel and see if you can't persuade others?

Sheesh. If they're going to act like this, then I say good riddance to bad congregations.