Divide and conquer:
“…there have been a number of bishops who have been extremely generous and supportive even if they don’t agree with me on every issue. So in that sense the American bishops represent a cross-section of opinion just like other groups do.”
* On a side note, and not meant to offend. I heard a couple callers identify themselves as Christians on the local radio station this week. For the sake of expedience I’ll say, from their sentiment they were planning to attend a Pity Party, as opposed to say a Tea Party. I put it that way to draw a contrast and not to advocate a Tea Party (though I otherwise would). The point being the observation: by its own members the church over the years is being portrayed more and more a place to sulk, less and less the message to “go forth and do the lords work.” Isn’t that how the sermon ends? Isn’t that the message? Again, just an observation.