Matthew's Journal

I think Rowan isn't commenting because speaking out strongly against it will just mean that Uganda enact it on the basis of western opposition. His speaking on the matter risks sounding something like a colonial encroachment. It is also a matter for the Ugandan government, (although I concede that that is influenced by the Ugandan church).

However, the US election of a second homosexual bishop is an ecclesial matter. Indeed, it seems to be snubbing much of the rest of the communion, and the commitment to /dialogue/ and not just doing what you please.

Indeed, I worry that there will probably be a link between the US's brash acting and Uganda passing the law (although possibly not a direct one).

I don't think Ruth Gledhill makes sense about anything really. I can't figure out her viewpoint, and half the time, she doesn't seem to really understand any of the issues that she has to write about.