Do the majority of Episcopals even believe in the Bible anymore!?
Anyways, Danforth is a RINO, he was a RINO in the senate, and he hasn't worked a day in his life, he is spoiled, he comes from a rich family, and was rarely a practicing pastor, he was in elected office almost all of his life. I resent everyone like him.
"Thou art a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek". Psalm 110, verse 4
That is true; however, it doesn't mean the individual priest remains orthodox in his belief, faith and practice. Danforth is becoming an apostate if not already there.
Friend of mine was an Episcopal priest. He was dying from emphysema and going through a rough time. I used to go visit him. I read some of the monthly magazines aimed at the Episcopal clergy. I never found a reference to praying for strength, using the Scriptures for guidance in conduct, or even a scriptural quote. It was totally secular in outlook.
There were multiple references to psychology, support groups, fund raising, etc., but I don't think Christ was ever mentioned in any article. In short, no, they don't believe Jesus Christ was the Son of God. They believe in using the warm fuzzies of Christianity to get everyone to act nice to each other and donate money to the church, but do not believe in the Ten Commandments, the Scriptures or Jesus Christ.
I've always had a problem with clergymen holding political office. Pope John Paul II did the right thing when he forced Robert Drinan to leave Congress.