Apparently some at synod have felt bullied and \u201cunsafe\u201d in their discussion groups. No information is at hand as to the nature of the bullying, so one is left to speculate. Have clergy brought guns to the synod? Knives? Are legs and arms being broken with baseball bats?<\/p>\n
Or are tender souls shrivelling under the onslaught of vigorous disagreement. Poor dears. Whatever it is, the Primate is calling for holy manners \u2013 whatever they are.<\/p>\n
From here<\/a>:<\/p>\n In an impromptu speech and prayer that lasted nearly 20 minutes, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, sternly reminded members of General Synod to show \u201choly manners\u201d toward one another when discussing same-sex marriage in their neighbourhood groups.<\/p>\n \u201cSome of the neighbourhood groups, as I understand it, have worked very well, and indeed are eager to get back together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cFor some there was more of a challenge, and for some, very difficult experiences. And it has come to my attention, as a pastor to this community and this church, that some of the behaviour that\u2019s been exhibited has been less than the standard set out in these norms,\u201d Hiltz said, referring to the eight guidelines members were instructed to follow to ensure a respectful level of debate in their groups.<\/p>\n \u201cSome members of synod have experienced bullying. Some members of our synod are deeply hurt. Some of them are deeply offended. Some are feeling unsafe to continue to speak lest they be reprimanded, and so they\u2019re feeling silenced,\u201d Hiltz said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis kind of behaviour is not appropriate,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s unacceptable. And it ought not, and I pray will not, be tolerated.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Apparently some at synod have felt bullied and \u201cunsafe\u201d in their discussion groups. No information is at hand as to the nature of the bullying, so one is left to speculate. Have clergy brought guns to the synod? Knives? Are … Continue reading