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This story probably won’t be reported by the mainstream media as another example of bloggers keeping people on their toes, but this story is big anyway. Be sure to read it for yourselves!

In today’s ChristianityTodayWeblog post, Ted Olsen writes a lengthy follow-up ECUSA Druid liturgy story from a couple of days ago.

Here is an excerpt:

By the way …
Bill Melnyk, the Episcopal priest who goes by the name OakWyse when he’s a “Druid” or “Wiccan” priest, is apparently concerned that news about his activities has leaked out. A frantic message appeared on the Druidry.org message board today (registration is now required, but the message may no longer be there). No proof that Melnyk is actually the author, but here it is:

My Dear Friends—
Raven [apparently Glyn Lorraine Ruppe Melnyk, the Episcopal rector and author of the “Women’s Eucharist”] and I have come under vicious attack from Anglican fundamentalists re our connection to druidry. Hour by hour the attacks are spreading on fundamentalist BLOGs across the country.
For our protection, we must end all internet connection as soon as possible.
I ask Kernos to leave this one notice up for a day or two, but then to do a universal delete of all references to Druis. Please delete my membership. I cannot stress how serious this is. If you respond, please do not use my name in your response.
I will not be posting again.
You can see a summary of the issue at www.christianitytoday.com
Kernos - the polls will take care of themselves—please note the winners when they are over.
Peace to all. Pray for us.
Druis
Pray for them, indeed.

Now, this story won’t seem earthshaking to the general public, when compared to the Dan Rather story. But within Christianity, this is a big story. And another example of the power of people to affect change when they discover a venue that works. And blogs do work!

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