boldforester Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I've looked to see if there is already a thread, but not found one...so apologies if it exists; but what do Forum members think of the row surrounding Bishop Philip North, who has just withdrawn from his nomination as Bishop of Sheffield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 How about you start the ball rolling by telling us what you think of the situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldforester Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Fair enough. (1) I think we have lost the opportunity to have a radical, dynamic pastoral leader for Sheffield, in the tradition of Bishop Leslie Hunter, if anyone remembers him? (2) Philip North is deeply loved in the Diocese of Blackburn by male and female, clergy and laity alike. (3) Richard Chartres has Been Bishop of London for many years and is of the same tradition as Philip. Other bishops in London ordain women. The CofE has lived with that "creative tension" ever since women were first ordained. It could have been the same here, as Peter Burrows at Doncaster will ordain women. (4) In the rush to criticise, led by the Percys (now Oxford, but, let's not forget, formerly of Holy Trinity Millhouses) Sheffield has dropped the ball. Last straw for Philip was probably the "open letter" form Louise Haigh (has she even made it onto Corbyn's dwindling front bench yet?) (5) Also, I think that there has been a deafening silence from the Dean and Chapter of Sheffield Cathedral on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 For those who want to know what has been going on: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39227033 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/09/bishop-turns-down-promotion-after-protests-over-stance-on-women Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaytie Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think we should have a female Bishop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomie Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Agree with the above. Seems like misogyny but of course these folk who oppose the female priesthood are usually adept at cherry picking and quoting some obscure passage from the Bible to substantiate their view. Some people would struggle to think of a good reason for supporting an organisation that does not practise equality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Agree with the above. Seems like misogyny but of course these folk who oppose the female priesthood are usually adept at cherry picking and quoting some obscure passage from the Bible to substantiate their view. Some people would struggle to think of a good reason for supporting an organisation that does not practise equality. How many disciples where female? did Jesus practise equality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Day Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 How many disciples where female? did Jesus practise equality? Now there's yer starter for 10 *grabs popcorn* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 How many disciples where female? did Jesus practise equality? Jesus was followed by a prostitute, Mary Magdalene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penistone999 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 How about you start the ball rolling by telling us what you think of the situation? Okay , this just shows that religion is outdated and should be banned , ALL religions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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