Conservative Texas Church Throws Tantrum; Secedes from Bigger Church

The Episcopal Church has filed a lawsuit seeking to regain control of church property from the breakaway Diocese of Fort Worth.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Tarrant County district court. Defendants include Fort Worth Bishop Jack Iker, who led the theologically conservative diocese to split from the national church over issues including gay clergy and women in the priesthood.

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Now, if only the parishioners would break away from irrationality...

By NewEnglandBob (not verified) on 17 Apr 2009 #permalink

It's always the haters doing the seceding. You would think that would give the liberals more room to play, but if the Catholic Church is any indication, that just doesn't happen much.