New Archbishop of Canterbury

[Walt Zingmatilder]

New Archbishop of Canterbury appointed. Sarah Mullally, former chief Nursing Officer of England.

[Nearly Sane]

New Archbishop of Canterbury appointed. Sarah Mullally, former chief Nursing Officer of England.

And a 'vociferous opponent' of assisted dying.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lxyxqzxkdo

[Gordon]

I'm sure that is lovely for the CofE, but struggling to see why it matters to anyone not part of that particular dysfunctional cult.

[Nearly Sane]

I'm sure that is lovely for the CofE, but struggling to see why it matters to anyone not part of that particular dysfunctional cult.

Member of the House of Lords, 'spiritual' head of the established church in England, and of a large communion of churches. If she is a better representative for the abused in the church than Welby was, that would surely be a good. I doubt that it makes a lit of difference to my life, but surely good for others is an overall good?

[Gordon]

That this woman now gets to play a part in political governance just because she got this job is perverse though: but then so is the HoL and that the CofE has this special 'established' status.

She may clean up the CofE of a bit, and be more effective in dealing with it's bad apples, but I can't see that, outwith that organisation, it really matters all that much.

[Walt Zingmatilder]

I'm sure that is lovely for the CofE, but struggling to see why it matters to anyone not part of that particular dysfunctional cult.

And yet there are those who see her and 20 other bishops involvement in the House of Lords as a huge issue for those who aren't part of the Cof E. You have rather let it out of the bag that the role of 20 bishops is not significant outside an exaggerated fear of God talk in society in the usual quarters.

As for dysfunction we live in a sea of it.

Why are you describing the Cof E as a cult?

[Gordon]

And yet there are those who see her and 20 other bishops involvement in the House of Lords as a huge issue for those who aren't part of the Cof E. You have rather let it out of the bag that the role of 20 bishops is not significant outside an exaggerated fear of God talk in society in the usual quarters.

Nope - I'd simply say that all those involved in political governance should have a temporary democratic mandate that may be ended if that is what the electorate decide. Hence the H of L as currently constituted should be abolished, and that only one religious group has special privileges there is especially absurd.

As for dysfunction we live in a sea of it.

Which doesn't justify any of it.

Why are you describing the Cof E as a cult?

They are a group with odd beliefs that they cannot justify, and they seem especially keen on encouraging children into the fold before they have sufficient critical thinking skills to critique the 'message' they may be exposed to. The C of E also seem to have delusions of grandeur as regards their importance outwith the members of their cult.

[Walt Zingmatilder]

Which doesn't justify any of it

Any of what? Are you trying to say the C of E has never said anything that can be justified?

In terms of having no consequence to anyone, that can't even describe you personally given your 25 year public commitment against the Central premise of the Cof E

[Gordon]

Any of what? Are you trying to say the C of E has never said anything that can be justified?

Do you ever read for comprehension? You said that "As for dysfunction we live in a sea of it" and I simply observed that while there may be lots of dysfunction, the amount doesn't justify any of it.

In terms of having no consequence to anyone, that can't even describe you personally given your 25 year public commitment against the Central premise of the Cof E

What 'central premise' is this?

[Nearly Sane]

Showed this quote from the new AoC to my wife who is dyslexic and she empathetically said 'Pish'

[Walt Zingmatilder]

Do you ever read for comprehension? You said that "As for dysfunction we live in a sea of it" and I simply observed that while there may be lots of dysfunction, the amount doesn't justify any of it.

What 'central premise' is this?

I think I mean Gordon, what dysfunction is there in the Church that isn't in any other institution and which has led to a two decade commitment from you.

[Gordon]

I think I mean Gordon, what dysfunction is there in the Church that isn't in any other institution and which has led to a two decade commitment from you.

No idea: how could I know what dysfunctions various institutions have other that what is presented in the public domain: hence I know the C of E is dysfunctional and that, consequently, it's previous MD fell on his sword.

I've no idea what you mean by 'two decade commitment' since I've been a rabid anti-theist for much longer that that ***

*** I'm taking the piss, Vlad.