This action from the Diocese of California appears to us to be an open act of defiance.

If California elects a non-celibate homosexual, it will set off a firestorm: It is an action that would show contempt for what it is like to be part of a global religious family.

The Episcopal Church has been given special status that other denominations are not given. In some ways, when Bishop Smith acts, he's basically representing the government.

Connecticut is blending church and state.

Bishop Smith is trying to force his theology on to these six churches.

The message is, we don't care about being part of the Anglican Communion.