tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031852996869768738.post5657392881476645219..comments2024-03-28T08:30:20.260+01:00Comments on The Ugley Vicar: The new Bishop of Peterborough said what?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03590979027426082714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031852996869768738.post-8517355608115336972009-11-06T17:03:32.763+01:002009-11-06T17:03:32.763+01:00David, the way an Anglican bishop is supposed to b...David, the way an Anglican bishop is supposed to be a focus of unity is by safeguarding the doctrine of the church, not by simply agreeing that everyone who calls themselves an Anglican has something to contribute. To call 'liberalism' an 'Anglican tradition' is to reduce Anglicanism to a sociological concept, rather than a theological concept. If Anglicanism is a sociological concept, then, of course, those who hold it together will need 'social' skills. But Anglicanism is a specific understanding of Christianity, and is therefore a theological concept. Bishop Donald will only be able to maintain that kind of unity by means of the Word of God. I wish him well in this, but he will need to be clear about the differences between the liberal and the evangelical understandings of the gospel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590979027426082714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031852996869768738.post-19895880725426437392009-11-06T15:23:59.172+01:002009-11-06T15:23:59.172+01:00Fulcrum has recently posted a sermon by Anthony Th...Fulcrum has recently posted a sermon by Anthony Thiselton on Ordination of Bishops. This lists the following nine qualities of a bishop: 1, a guardian of doctrine and apostolic tradition; 2, an apt teacher; 3, a focus of unity; 4, a spokesman for the church's mission; 5, a capable manager; 6, someone who avoids unnecessary conflict; 7, someone respected by outsiders; 8, not a grasping or over-ambitious person; 9, an approachable or hospitable person. <br /><br />The Press Release indicates that Donald Allister fits the criteria. His attitude to the various traditions is required of a focus of unity.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411510481652613673noreply@blogger.com