Bishop Gene Robinson from USA has caused quite a stir over the weekend and no doubt will continue to do so for the forthcoming week.
I don't actually want to talk about the Bish or gay christians - for me all this has highlighted his opponents!! 
Did you see the chap who heckled the Bishop at St Mary's Putney?
Is he a member of the Church of England or even a christian? If he is not then I dont think he has any right to be interfering in church matters, just as the church has no right to interfere in his matters!
If he is a christian then he should consider these matters, all to be found as guidance for the conduct of christians within the Bible:
Is he without sin? He can only throw stones if he is
Is he a recognised church leader? He would need to be of equal or senior 'rank' to speak to a Bishop in such a manner.
Has he followed the biblical 'complaints procedure'? Speak privately to the person who has caused offence first - then go to the ministers and the Bishop's seniors and only then can the complaint be made publicly by those to whom the Bishop is under authority.
Has the heckler expressed Christ's love and grace to the Bishop? Or has he judged the Bishop with human eyes and mind?
Anyone who quotes the verses from Leviticus has immediately lost any argument or authority as the Old Testament (or covenant) has been surpassed by the New Covenant, the covenant that says jesus paid the price for sin.
Personally I have no problem with the Church of England splitting or even disbanding completely. Maybe when that happens people will stop looking at 'the Church' and look to God; stop leaning on the institution and lean on God, in faith!
