The Church's New Stumble

The Episcopal Church of the USA has chosen a woman, Nevada Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, to be its new presiding bishop. Of course, she's hardly a traditionalist -- but what's more, the choice of a woman will inevitably fray the already weakened bonds between the Episcopal Church of the USA and the rest of the Anglican Communion.

Of course, that would just be the price of principle if Bishop Schori were truly the most worthy and outstanding candidate. But it's worth noting that she's been an Episcopal priest only since 1994.

Once again, one is tempted to wonder what ECUSA is thinking about -- besides political correctness and needless confrontation.