I have had a great idea! Why doesn't the Church start to ordain inveterate shoplifters as Bishops?No. Before you reject the idea out of hand - just consider. Why are they shoplifters in the first place? - Clearly, it is because that is the way that God made them.
Obviously, they must not be excluded from bishoprics; they must not be victims of discrimination; they must not be regarded as lesser Christians and after all, 'sin' is such an outmoded concept - God has evidently moved on from such ancient thinking.
But, hmm. I wonder where this idea could best be tested?
How about in The American Episcopal Church!
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