Even the much-maligned "gospel of wealth" megachurches in the black community (like the one that hosted Mrs. King's funeral) require more commitment from their members than the typical mainline churches do. In particular, I learned from my students, they expect young people to get their sex lives in order--to aim for a serious, lifelong marriage--and to care for their children. The parishioners don't always succeed at it, but at least they know that it is expected. Meanwhile, the Episcopal Church is in the business of blessing drunken orgies.
And how right they are. Indeed, these habits will lead to more prosperity in life - not necessarily wealth - I mean prosperity in the sense of security and having rational needs. Gambling, drinking etc are the fruits of disordered homes.
"Meanwhile, the Episcopal Church is in the business of blessing drunken orgies."
As an Episcopalian, I think that's a terrible way to describe Sunday brunch after the service.
You mean Episcopal is still called a church, last I heard Spong is trying his hardest to disprove all the fundamentals of Christian beliefs, resurrection, virgin birth, etc