Schism is a part of Christian history. The way the Church of the Holy Sepulchar is divded up is a reflection of the many divisions among Christians. The Episcopal Church is now just another small, liberal denomination.
Yes, exactly, although it will take a few more years before the formal break with the larger Anglican Communion takes place. Traditional prelates in the Anglican Communion are very patient people, more patient than myself. They will give their respected opposition all the rope they want to hang themselves, and then the formalities will be completed.