When addressing different factions at Corinth, St. Paul did not opt for a 
"federation", but rather a single unified body in spite of diversity.  His 
famous chapter on love speaks directly to the method in which such unity 
could be achieved.

The fact that we could not achieve St. Paul's goal speaks volumes.  I cannot 
but wonder what the blessed Apostle would have to say to us today.

It is a sad day when a vocal minority rules over the decisions we make 
concerning a larger Body.  How much like the world we have become.  How much 
like Corinth...

The Rev. Fr. Johann W. Vanderbijl III, Rector
The Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr
427 Batesville Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
cranmer@...
www.stgeorge-re.org