Wednesday 29 August 2007

'Integrity’ USA welcomes nomination of ‘openly gay’ candidate for Bishop of Chicago

(ED: Nice example of the 'false dilemma' fallacy - "bigotry over ability" - unless they really do believe these are the only positions in the Church, in which case we really are in deep trouble.)

“The big news today is that discernment has trumped discrimination in the Diocese of Chicago,” said Integrity President Susan Russell. “The inclusion of the Very Rev. Tracey Lind on the list of five extraordinarily qualified candidates for Bishop of Chicago is a bold step forward and a sign of hope and encouragement not only to LGBT Episcopalians but to the whole church. Her experience and leadership make her an excellent candidate and Integrity applauds the Diocese of Chicago for not allowing the forces advocating bigotry over ability to dominate their nomination process.” Read more
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