[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

Robinson, his voice trembling, told the congregation he felt deeply honored but also urged compassion toward church members angered and upset by his consecration.

Trembling! Ha! If he was an honorable man, he would have declined the position in order not to cause dissension and a likely rift in the church. It's obvious that his ego is too big. He's holding the entire *communion* hostage by his selfish actions.

[Happy2BMe]

"He's holding the entire *communion* hostage by his selfish actions."

A House divided against itself cannot stand."

Doesn't this ploy sound familiar - smite the shepherd and the flock will scatter.