US Liberals accuse Traditionalists of planning "coup"

The release, on January 29, 2007, of the text of a third version of the request for alternative primatial oversight (APO) advanced by the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh should dispel any doubts about the goals and strategy of its leaders. The Rt. Rev Robert Duncan is clearly attempting an ecclesiastical coup against both The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. [...]

According to Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh (PEP) president Joan R. Gundersen, “What Bishop Duncan and the Pittsburgh Standing Committee are proposing is nothing less than an international coup that would overthrow not only the established government of The Episcopal Church, but destroy the Anglican Communion. The Anglican primates have no authority over The Episcopal Church, no matter what Bishop Duncan or the Standing Committee might wish.” Read more