[sydneyanglicans.net] 25 Jul 2008--The conference is proceeding with so-called ‘Indaba’ groups, which come from a Zulu tradition of talking about issues until they are resolved.
There have been various media reports saying participants are unhappy with the process, because not enough time is allowed for discussion and there is no procedure for resolution.
One prominent Liberal, Theo Hobson, writing in the Guardian newspaper called it ‘ just a massive talking-shop’.
But he says there is agreement on the process from the liberal bishops because “they have a deep trust that the communion’s position on sexuality will liberalise, given time. Of course they cannot say this – because it contravenes the existing orthodoxy, and also because it would sound colonial – ‘let’s wait for the developing nations to catch up’.”
He goes on to say “This is why so many evangelicals have boycotted: they knew that this tacit reformist agenda would be present.”
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