Boycott 'offensive'.Dear editor, It amazes and offends me that some bishops threaten to boycott boycott, concerted economic or social ostracism of an individual, group, or nation to express disapproval or coerce change. The practice was named (1880) after Capt. the meeting of Lambeth Lambeth (lăm`bəth), inner borough (1991 pop. 220,100) of Greater London, SE England, on the Thames River. It is largely residential but is important as an area of governmental and commercial offices. in 2008 if the bishop of New Hampshire's participation is expected and sought as genuinely by Canterbury as is the participation of the threatening bishops. If the Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury is the main leader of the Church of England and by convention is also recognised as head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The current archbishop is Rowan Williams. represents Jesus (I do not know who else he represents), the readiness of Jesus to welcome saints and sinners (those are purely human terms of evaluation, as are the terms conservative/traditional and liberal/progressive) is, I hope, the spirit behind the invitations and behind the assembly itself. If it were something else, why would any bishop go? Why would any province wish their bishops to go? Why would any of us pray for Lambeth 2008? I trust that Canterbury does not pick up a burden which rests solely with those who threaten a boycott. Rev. John B. Hills Grand Haven Grand Haven, city (1990 pop. 11,951), seat of Ottawa co., SW Mich., at the mouth of the Grand River; inc. 1867. It is a port on Lake Michigan that ships sand and gravel. Grand Haven manufactures fabricated-metal and paper products. , Mich. |
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