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To: Martin Tell

Maybe some time you'll tell us about that?


9 posted on 03/16/2006 6:25:56 PM PST by sionnsar (†trad-anglican.faithweb.com† | Libs: Celebrate MY diversity! | Iran Azadi 2006)
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To: sionnsar
Thanks, sionnsar.

I've been taking a much needed fast from FR.

Briefly, last Spring, my (then) bishop was deeply involved in the Camp Allen compromise, resulting in the shameful "covenant." My wife and I felt (rightly or wrongly) betrayed, visited an Orthodox parish, and soon became catechumens. We will be chrismated at Pascha (Orthodox Easter).

In addition to the problem with our bishop, we could not in good conscience allow our children to be raised Episcopalian, given what that church stands for today.

We corresponded with our bishop on leaving. He expressed sadness at our departure, but defended the Camp Allen compromise as necessary to maintain unity and the best deal that could be obtained. I believe that to acquiesce with evil would imperil the health of my soul.

We are very happy as Orthodox. No, I have not found a perfect church, but I have found the True Church.

10 posted on 03/16/2006 6:40:46 PM PST by Martin Tell
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