The Nigerian Tendency

An Episcopalian writes:

As the Washington Post article rightly notes these votes are taking place in 3 churches of the 193 Episcopalian churches in Virginia. As an Episcopalian I can only say good riddance to them and the Nigerian churches. These people are so misled by their narrow view of scripture that they would break the bonds of fellowship that have united the Episcopalian church for hundreds of years (even after the Anglican Church became unpopular in the new nation of America because of its association with England).  I think a better idea of where this debate is in Northern Virginia is garnered by the results in the 8th district regarding Amendment 1. In the areas these two churches represent, Amendment 1 (banning all legal protections for same-sex unions) was defeated in a landslide 66.83 percent to 33.17 percent (2 to 1 margin). These churches are a minority amongst the minority Episcopalian church, and as such their views are laughable were they not granted such prominence by a national media that loves playing the 'icky gay' card.

Far from divided over our church's stance on equality and against bigoted definitions of faith, most Episcopalians are proud of our church. Now if only some of our lost sheep (such as former Episcopalian George W. Bush) could learn from Christ's message of tolerance and love, perhaps we could stop letting bigots rule the debate.