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That, of course, is one more than are supposed to have attended the Christ child, but never mind. Apparently, the predicament facing the Anglican Communion over ordination of non-celibate homosexuals and blessing of same-sex unions needs one more wise man than paid homage to the baby Jesus.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has quietly appointed four "wise men" to advise him on the crisis over homosexuals that is threatening to tear the worldwide Anglican Church apart.They have yet to be named, but are expected to include the liberal Primate of Wales, Archbishop Barry Morgan, and the conservative Primate of Central Africa, Archbishop Bernard Malango.
So, not much is known about the nature of the group of four, but the Telegraph manages to fill up a few more paragraphs with overheated speculation.
The group will play a pivotal role following next month's General Convention of the US Episcopal Church, the American equivalent of the Church of England's General Synod.Its advice to Dr Williams could determine whether the 77 million-strong Church stays together or shatters.
Anything “could” happen, so it might be best to keep our shirts on until we see what transpires at GC 2006.
By the by, the Bible nowhere specifies the number of wise men (or "Magi"), only that they brought three gifts.
