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May 22, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Integrity Outraged At
"Integrity is outraged and appalled," said Integrity President Susan Russell. "This is not only a snub of Bishop Gene Robinson but an affront to the entire U.S. Episcopal Church. The Archbishop of Canterbury has allowed himself to be blackmailed by forces promoting bigotry and exclusion in the Anglican Communion. This action shows a disgraceful lack of leadership on Williams’ part."
"Integrity calls on all
the bishops and the leadership of the Episcopal Church to think long and hard
about whether they are willing to participate in the continued scapegoating of
the gay and lesbian faithful as the price for going to the Lambeth Conference. It
is purported to be a conference representing bishops from the whole Anglican Communion.
That can’t happen when Rowan Williams aligns himself with those in the
Communion such as Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria who violate human rights
while explicitly excluding gay and lesbian voices from their midst," Russell
said. "Our bishops must ask themselves this question: 'Is complicity in
discrimination a price they are willing to pay for a two-week trip to
Integrity is currently
contacting the leadership of the Episcopal Church and consulting with our
progressive allies about this situation. We expect to make an additional
statement in the near future.
PRESS CONTACTS
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The
Rev. Susan Russell, President 714-356-5718
(mobile) 626-583-2741
(office) |
Mr.
John Gibson, jhngb@aol.com |