tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239313829122603192.post2586360554230301596..comments2023-12-28T23:52:54.169+00:00Comments on Chelmsford Anglican Mainstream: Bishop of Durham to retireAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03590979027426082714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239313829122603192.post-30601978775897025342010-04-27T13:57:54.100+01:002010-04-27T13:57:54.100+01:00Surely the timing of this cannot be accidental. W...Surely the timing of this cannot be accidental. With the Global South and FCA now being must more direct about the standards demanded of those who wish to remain in communion, Wright would clearly be in a very difficult position had he remained as bishop. So he's got out before the Global South formally excommunicated him. <br /><br />His departure must also be considered a vote of no James Noble, Wellingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239313829122603192.post-54932353900865342812010-04-27T12:24:32.502+01:002010-04-27T12:24:32.502+01:00Personally I think this is a good decision on his ...Personally I think this is a good decision on his part. He has been a fantastic contributor on the academic front (though I wouldn't always have agreed with him), but I don't think it has sat well with the demands of 'bishopping'. So good for him, and good luck to him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590979027426082714noreply@blogger.com