Diocese of South Carolina

Beyond Provincialism

By Colin Podmore
In the Anglican Communion, what’s true for dioceses is true for provinces.

By William G. Witt. There is no reason to presume that South Carolina’s declaring itself an extra-provincial diocese is more than an ad hoc solution.

By Jesse Zink. The pernicious hermeneutic of self-justification remains a constant temptation.

Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg has filed suit against Bishop Mark J. Lawrence in a U.S. District Court.

Commentary by Jordan Hylden
In working to love one another, a good place to start would be by not suing one another.

By Eric Turner
If we seek healing and reconciliation, we must resist the temptation to demonize those with whom we disagree.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald
“When neutral principles of law are applied … local churches often win.”

“Bearing with One Another in Love” urges a non-litigious resolution of tensions in the Diocese of South Carolina.

Analysis  by Mark McCall
Litigation can be settled amicably in South Carolina.

The Archbishop of Burundi, as an expert in reconciliation, could help resolve tensions in South Carolina.