Rowan Williams' anguish as an archbishop leading a communion riven with division is detailed by...

[hrmjustin]

Rowan Williams' anguish as an archbishop leading a communion riven with division is detailed by biographer

David Williamson

The strain faced by former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams as his church was convulsed in controversy over women bishops and same-sex relationships is laid bare in the latest edition of his biography.

When the acclaimed theologian left his role as Archbishop of Wales to helm the Anglican communion he was seen by many as a liberal advocate of gay rights and a greater role for women in leadership.

Biographer Rupert Shortt describes in the new edition of Rowan’s Rule how he was tackled by a disappointed friend at the Hay Festival.

He writes: “A venerable Roman Catholic priest and scholar confronted Rowan after the ceremony for ‘letting us down’, by which he meant gay and pro-gay Catholics hoping for a lead from the Anglicans. Rowan clasped his head in his hands – a characteristic gesture – in apparent acknowledgement that his questioner (also an old friend) had a point.”

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rowan-williams-anguish-archbishop-leading-7306990

[okasha]

1. Good intentions are only

half of what's needed. The other half is courage.

[hrmjustin]

2. I call him Pontius Pilate.

[okasha]

3. Lava soap.

[rug]

4. Angst is no substitute for leadership.

[regnaD kciN]

5. I know Apb. Williams is a good man and a fine theologian. Unfortunately...

...his appointment only served as a confirmation of the Peter Principle. And, of course, he's been succeeded by a conservative who won't at all be incompetent in pushing his vision.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

6. His only superlative is those unbelieveable eyebrows.

[hrmjustin]

7. Ain't that the truth!

[Manifestor_of_Light]

8. Worse than Brezshnev!!!!!