Nigerian Priest Loses License in Diocese of Long Island [for speaking out]

VirtueOnline-News ^ | 5/06/2005 | David W. Virtue

[sionnsar]

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Speak the truth in love. Eph 4:15

[sionnsar]

[I wonder if the Continuing Churches would be an option... --sionnsar]

[Integrityrocks]

That "Walker" guy (I can't call him a Bishop) is in dire need of prayers. God have mercy on his soul.

[Old_Mil]

I'm curious to see what happens when and if the international Anglican community dropkicks the US Episcopalians and disfellowships them.

[xJones]

Furthermore Walker, an alcoholic, would neither confirm nor deny a report that he had AIDS, and, among other things, he once misappropriated funds from his diocesan accounts, tried to broker back into the church a sodomite priest who appeared in Penthouse magazine under an article titled, "The Boys From Brazil".

That Walker is a sweet piece of work. His actions trying to re-instate the priest who rated an article in PENTHOUSE Magazine, Boys From Brazil, should have gotten him busted in any decent church. He's been and out of rehabs, and he just keeps getting worse.

[wagglebee]

If this episode is what it appears to be, it is an absolute outrage. I could possibly understand if Rev. Nduka had publicly staged a confrontation, but this was done privately through e-mail. Unless there is some sort of restriction within the Anglican Communion against clergy questioning the views or actions of their bishops (and granted I am Catholic so I don't really have any idea), this seems petty and vindictive. I have spoken with clergymen from many denominations (Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Methodist) who all agree Africa is where many if not all of the great Christian leaders and theologians are now coming from. What was done to Nduka is immoral and cruel by any standard and it is even more outrageous because he was privately trying to point out that his superior was condoning a life of sin.

[PAR35]

The question now is what will orthodox ECUSA bishops do about this outrage?

I doubt that you are making book on this, but if you are, I'll take "nothing".

[GipperGal]

What an outrage.

Tell him to "cross the Tiber". We'll take him and his family too. We've been doing this more and more lately as the ECUSA bleeds its brightest and best.

[Huber]

...Africa is where many if not all of the great Christian leaders and theologians are now coming from.

I seem to recall another great Christian leader/theologian who lived in a place called Hippo in North Africa.

[GipperGal]

I seem to recall another great Christian leader/theologian who lived in a place called Hippo in North Africa.

*grins* Yes, I think I've heard of that fellow. Didn't he write a book about his "heart being restless"?

[wagglebee]

You would be correct.

Last month's death of John Paul II prompted me to read a great deal about Cardinal Arinze of Nigeria. He converted from animism at a young age and devoted his life to Christ. Many people from nearby villages in Nigeria travel several hours each way every Sunday to attend mass, which I find remarkable since many Americans I know (of ALL denominations) will routinely skip services for any number of insignificant reasons.

What amazes me is that Arinze is typical of African Christians in their passion for a relationship with the Lord. Perhaps it is true that we Americans have so many material comforts that our lifestyles can minimize our desire for Christ, unless we continue to seek a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Him.

[Huber]

What amazes me is that Arinze is typical of African Christians in their passion for a relationship with the Lord. Perhaps it is true that we Americans have so many material comforts that our lifestyles can minimize our desire for Christ, unless we continue to seek a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Him.

Yes, but it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle!

[torqemada]

I sent him information on St. Barnabas in Shoreline, WA. It's APA & has been looking for a rector for more than a year now. They draw Nigerian members from all over the Seattle Metro area. In August of each year they celebrate "Nigerian Sunday" - an opportunity for them to dress in African clothing (beautiful!), sing & praise in their native tongue, & enjoy a potluck fellowship with their traditional foods (yummy!). If you have a chance to visit, you'll never forget these warm & welcoming people. Sounds like it just might be a match made in Heaven.

[A CA Guy]

It's a shame the good people of that church have to suffer like that. I can't see the true Christians in that faith being left to do anything but leave and start the faith again elsewhere.

[kalee]

Our old APA church, (we'd still be there but we had to move to a different town/state) :( had a large Nigerian membership.
They are a warm, friendly and caring people who are on fire for Christ and are open in their sharing of that passion.

[torqemada]

I couldn't agree with you more. What a blessing this good priest would be to these good people at St. B's.

[Kolokotronis]

On a number of occasions over the years my parish has been visited by Orthodox African seminarians and deacons from our seminary when the Metropolitan visits or on their own. The deacons are fabulous homilists and all of them are fervent and joyful Christians. We've also had priests from Uganda and Ghana visit when in the States. The stories they tell of the parishes there and their evangelization, the videos they show of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomos chanted in the local languages to Byzantine tones are inspiring to say the least. But you know what sticks with me the most is how very very Christian Orthodox their mindsets are...and their joyfulness in Christ.

You're right, W, we're self-centered, materialistic blocks of stone compared to them and they have really "nothing" but the pearl of great price of their Faith.

[sionnsar]

I sent him information on St. Barnabas in Shoreline, WA.

Good for you! I had mentioned them to him, but didn't know their name. I also didn't know they were looking for a rector.

[Huber]

Ping!