Orthodox Bishops on GAFCON and Liberalism

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[Virtue Online] 1 Aug 2008--Two orthodox bishops-one American, one Ghanian-sat down this afternoon in the grass at the University of Kent and called the Anglican Communion back to Scripture and tradition. Liberalism in the Anglican Communion sends the impression to Christians in Africa that "the devil has come into the church," said Bishop Matthias Medadues-Badohu of the Diocese of Ho in Ghana, who was joined at the sit-down press conference by Bishop Keith Ackerman of the Diocese of Quincy in The Episcopal Church.

Ackerman reminded his audience about the bishops who chose to remain home during Lambeth. "Those who are absent are absent not just because it is convenient," he said. "It would be very unfortunate if we did not note the number who are not here." For one thing, he said that The Episcopal Church has neglected the task of welcoming back members of the 53 denominational groups that have left the church over the years.

Furthermore, Ackerman said that the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) is "the elephant in the room."