In a extraordinarily hypocritical statement – even for an ACoC archbishop – John Privett still refuses to reveal why Rev Jacob Worley was fired, hinting that to do so would be to reveal something “personal” – a hint that is dripping with the innuendo of a dark and shameful secret – about Worley. I suspect it would actually reveal something personal about the bishops who made the decision, namely that there are none whose intolerance is as venomous as that of those who claim to be standard bearers of tolerance.
He goes on to note that the decision was not “precipitous”, nor was it made by Privett alone. To cap this sanctimonious tripe, he declares that those making the decision were acting as “compassionately as possible”. There is no compassion as heartwarming as Anglican compassion, a compassion that deprives a person and his family of his livelihood, home and country of residence and refuses to state why.
In a telephone interview with the Anglican Journal, Privett stated that he made the decision, as he has episcopal authority during a vacancy, but that he “did not act alone,” rather in consultation with the diocesan leadership. Privett declined to speak further about the reasons behind the termination, saying, “I don’t think it’s appropriate to speak about personal matters. Those are confidential.
“What I can say, though, is that it was not precipitous. I thought about it carefully, I discussed it with others, and I do believe the decision was in the best interests of both the diocese and the Worley family.”
Privett says the diocese is “looking into” the details of Worley’s immigration status, as they were unaware of the details of his residency before making their decision.“I can say, we don’t want to create hardship for the Worley family, so we’re trying to act as compassionately as possible.”
Precipitously? I thought the Anglican way was to talk an issue to death.
I think he means precipitately. His way sounds more like a cliffhanger, which, as ballbounces says, is not the way we are used to from the ACoC
From the article:
Privett says the diocese is “looking into” the details of Worley’s immigration status, as they were unaware of the details of his residency before making their decision.
This comes across to me as a threat. Basically saying that if there is any backlash the ACoC will do what it can to screw up Worley’s immigration status. Yet these sellers of snake-oil still attempt to portray themselves as “…trying to act as compassionately as possible.” Another bold face lie!!!!
Privett hides like a coward behind the line “I don’t think it’s appropriate to speak about personal matters. Those are confidential.” yet does not hesitate to bring into the very public discussion a question about Worly’s immigration status. A person’s immigration status IS a very personal matter, and by making this public statement Privett could be intentionally trying to have Worly deported.
Perhaps it is best for Worly to be free of these vipers. Sad that a flock that wanted him are now under the vipers’ hungry stare.
By refusing to state in writing the reason/s for not “hiring” ( the sine qua non on Records of Employment when one is dismissed ), these anti-Scriptural Bishops are aligning with the tyrannical 2017 Federal Bill C-16 for fear of reprisals. Ah, but would the Federal Government and its activist Bench even notice, since the ACC already had, have and are bowing the knee to Caesar not only in this matter, but also in others as well!
Am I not right in thinking that an American priest dismissed anywhere in the ACoC will automatically lose his ECUSA pension?
How can this be seen as anything but absolute evil.