The Episcopal consideration of a gay Bishop runs afoul of allegations out of the blue

The WaPo has an article which includes the following:
"One of the allegations was raised in an e-mail sent to some of the bishops by David Lewis, an adult from Manchester, Vt. He alleged that he had been sexually harrassed by Robinson, whom he said repeatedly touched him inappropriately when they talked at a church convocation."

I'd very much rather that no one's career every be derailed by an e-mail unsubstantiated by something more solid. Anyone can send an e-mail saying anything. The fact that this happens at the 11th hour is suspicious to say the least. Lets hope this is resolved responsibly.

On the other hand, these kinds of things are going to divide Anglicans, and Christians more broadly, across a north-south divide. See, for example, this article in The Atlantic.

update: The Episcopalians have delayed their confirmation vote.