International Pentecostal Church of Christ writes ABC over Robinson Consecration

The following is a letter to the Archbishop:

The Right Reverend Dr Rowan Williams

Archbishop of Canterbury

Lambeth Palace

London SE1 7JU England

Dear Archbishop Williams:

Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ,

As the leader of a small American Wesleyan Pentecostal denomination, we acknowledge a lineage through the Church of England. Our most popular Bible translation comes from your James I. Our political family and many of our bloodlines are linked. Our marriage ceremonies have elements passed down through t he centuries from the Church of England. It is conceivable that we would be paying homage to Rome today, had it not been for the Church of England.

I acknowledge that you have sufficient challenges within your own

communion not to worry about those without. However; in reflection of the effect that our television evangelists and molestation scandals have had on the universal church, I wish to plead with you to consider the damage the ordination of the homosexual bishop may do to all churches.

As a rising tide raises all ships, I am afraid that a recessing tide lowers all ships and churches. I have observed your pleasing comments  about Bishop Robinson’s appointment and t rust there is more you can do.

All churches are called to a prophetic role in society, not to be a  mirror. The unchurched are looking for a way up, not a way out. Please help us counter the moral slide that threatens all cultures who look to Christianity as a moral examples.

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Clyde M. Hughes, Bishop

International Pentecostal Church of Christ

P.O. Box 439 London, OH  43140-0439

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