Charles:
     If this forum is just to sugar coat issues and let everybody make believe every thing is fine  in Dodge City - then it is impotent and of no-effect in helping us come to some understandings between our separate jurisdictions.     It is nice for us to be able to communicate, but obviously that is restricted to just non-threatening issues.   And I obviously misunderstood the intent and the extent of the invitation to take part in such discussions.
 
     Obviously someone has struck a nerve, and it makes be wonder about the hidden agendas that are apparently at play.  I certainly don't speak for the REC, or even for all the priests in my own parish, but I think if there is going to be serious dialog about merger between the clergy we need to be theological honest and direct and open.  
 
     So, if concern about particular issues or churchmanship is offensive and truth is to be parlayed into niceties, then maybe we should all excuse ourselves and go to Celtic Evensong, where we at least know with whom we are drinking - let alone praying.
     Jack.
     

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