The Episcopal Church has released details of allegations against Bishop John Howard, the former bishop of the Diocese of Florida. The documents provide compelling insights into both the specifics of these allegations and to problems with governance practices within the Diocese. In addition, the evidence suggests Howard may have engaged
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It’s official — the Diocese of Florida is “psychologically unsafe.” Along with much of the denomination
According to reports in the Church of England’s Church Times and other media outlets, an Episcopal bishop brought in to address long-running conflict in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida has concluded that the Diocese of Florida is “psychologically unsafe.” No kidding, Captain Obvious. In fact, the notion that the Diocese is psychologically
Continue readingDiocese of Florida uses racist trope to argue for consent to Charlie Holt election
Many with ties to the Civil Rights movement will recall the racist rhetoric used by white Southerners to denounce efforts to promote integration. This rhetoric includes arguments about states’ rights, “massive resistance,” and the dog whistles accompanying these efforts. And leading the pack when it comes to dog whistles is
Continue readingResponding to Joe Gibbes’ op-ed on the election of Charlie Holt
The Rev. Joe Gibbes, President of the Central Florida Standing Committee, just published an op-ed supporting the election of Charlie Holt. But his arguments are based on inaccurate statements of fact and fallacious reasoning. Additionally, Gibbes appears to lack an understanding of basic Title IV clergy disciplinary provisions.
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