On Wednesday evening of this week a very old friend of mine telephoned and asked if I was going to watch the documentary 'The Archbishop' later that evening. We have both worked for the Church in Wales for very long periods of time in the past and after spending sometime discussing the current issues that are around in the Anglican Church, we closed our conversation to watch to the programme.
The documentary was following The Archbishop of Wales throughout a whole year. It was an excellent (and accurate) insight into C in W covering topics which have caused widespread division in the Anglican Church.
The issues of the consecration of gay bishops and the ordination of women bishops were the main topics of discussion and fair and frank views were exchanged throughout the documentary with each of the parties retaining their dignity at all times. Dr Morgan also spoke publicly about the resignation of the Bishop of St. Davids last year over issues in his private life.
In front of the cameras Dr. Barry Morgan argued that the ordination of women was the next logical step for the Church. However, he looses the argument at the Church's governing body earlier this year. The programme was well defined, to the point, while also exploring Dr. Barry Morgan's personal views on a year which will surely define him for his tackling of issues that generate a huge amount of opposition.
The documentary was following The Archbishop of Wales throughout a whole year. It was an excellent (and accurate) insight into C in W covering topics which have caused widespread division in the Anglican Church.
The issues of the consecration of gay bishops and the ordination of women bishops were the main topics of discussion and fair and frank views were exchanged throughout the documentary with each of the parties retaining their dignity at all times. Dr Morgan also spoke publicly about the resignation of the Bishop of St. Davids last year over issues in his private life.
In front of the cameras Dr. Barry Morgan argued that the ordination of women was the next logical step for the Church. However, he looses the argument at the Church's governing body earlier this year. The programme was well defined, to the point, while also exploring Dr. Barry Morgan's personal views on a year which will surely define him for his tackling of issues that generate a huge amount of opposition.
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