This book explores the increasing domination of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, which is the largest, richest, most powerful, and most conservative, diocese in Australia - and arguably the most conservative in worldwide Anglicanism. It is led by a hardline, uncompromising and well-organised male clerical elite who are determined to impose their version of Christianity on the Anglican Church both in Australia and internationally. Most explicitly, the Sydney Diocense is increasingly threatening a schism or split with the Church Of England over the ordination of gay clergy and aligning itself with conservative African dioceses in moral debates. This has serious ramifications for all Anglicans and for wider Australian society.

About the Author
Dr Muriel Porter is a Melbourne journalist, religion commentator, author and historian. For the past twenty years she has been heavily involved in the governance of the Anglican Church of Australia. A laywoman, she is strongly committed to the cause of the ordination of women. She is married to an Anglican priest; they have two adult children.


Book Information
ISBN 9780522851847
Author Muriel Porter
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Melbourne University Press
Publisher Melbourne University Press
Weight(grams) 184g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 130mm * 14mm