As most of you know, I as a matter of principal am still a member of the Episcopal Church. It is a challenge for one that actually tries to really read the Holy Bible and use it as a guide. It is difficult to see the language change in the Book of Common Prayer that is absolutely pointless, but politically correct. But, knowing that one of the most corrupt politicians of the age, and no it is not a Clinton, is actually studying to become an Episcopal priest. That charlatan is none other than that "Gay American", former Democrat New Jersey governor, Jim McGreevey.
When I first heard of this, I was struck with utter disbelief. I could not imagine that even as the Episcopal Church continues it downward spiral towards insignificance, would fast track someone as awful a human being as Mr. McGreevey. But, he has been fast-tracked and in three years time may come to be known as Father, or Pastor Jim. On so many levels, it is so wrong.
Firstly, I do not know what diocese and church within that diocese is sponsoring Mr. McGreevey's time at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. I think that is very important. Since I am in the Diocese of Los Angeles, I know for a fact that one must go through intense counseling with a priest and even then go through what is called a discernment process that takes a year. Then, if one still feels called, they can go on to seminary. That is more like a four and a half to five year process.
Secondly, do those in charge really think that a man of Mr. McGreevey's huge deficits is ready to become a priest/pastor? I mean, the real reason that Mr. McGreevey "came out" was because as governor of New Jersey, he was involved in multiple corruption scandals and the threat of being "outed". Well, Mr. McGreevey chose to out himself and resign as governor and also divorce his unsuspecting second wife. One would think that the General Theological Seminary would like to know that he has some of his life in order before answering the call of God to become a priest/pastor. I tend to think that Mr. McGreevey does not have all of his own stuff together.
And, in the church's seemingly outreach to the gay and lesbian community, they will simply lower the bar and let ANYONE study for and eventually become a priest/pastor.
At the end of the day, I do not believe that Mr. McGreevey has the temperament nor moral compass to be a priest/pastor. It is on the basis of holding him accountable for the pain that he went out of his way to cause others, including two wives and children.
It is just absolutely unbelievable that in this age, the Episcopal Church has so lowered itself that it would let someone like Jim McGreevey anywhere near a seminary.
And the Episcopal Church wonders why it has troubles!
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