‘Out of step’ with the times — but not the Bible

Posted on July 15, 2014 
Filed under Resources, Sydney Diocese

Bishop Rob Forsyth“The Church of England’s decision to allow women bishops may represent a historical shift in attitudes in its General Synod, but to the dismay of supporters of the ordination of women, the move may hold little sway for Sydney’s Anglican community…

‘As much as we respect the Church of England, it is no longer the centre of our world,’ Bishop Forsyth said. ‘It’s not our Rome, it’s a partner church in the worldwide community of Anglicans.’…”

– from The Sydney Morning Herald.

Includes a quote from ACL President Gav Poole –

”Sydney is known around the world for its evangelical character and its holding to the authority of the scriptures,” he said. ”That’s a long tradition here in Sydney and something we have always appreciated.”