A candidate to become the Episcopal Church's bishop in northern Michigan has unconventional beliefs that are causing some to question his possible appointment.
The Rev. Kevin G. Thew Forrester denies that Satan exists, doesn't believe God sent Jesus Christ to die for the world's sins and teaches that many paths lead to spiritual salvation. Thew Forrester also altered the denomination's prayer book, which include its baptismal vows and the words of the Apostles' Creed.
Now, as Thew Forrester awaits potential appointment to the Diocese of Northern Michigan, Arkansas bishop Larry Benfield says he and others hope the 51-year-old priest doesn't get the position. Benfield voted against Thew Forrester receiving the position.
Bishops and diocesan governing committees have until mid-July to cast their ballots on confirming Thew Forrester.
"The Book of Common Prayer, for us, is deeply steeped in the tradition of the church and in holy scripture," Benfield told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in a copyright story published Friday. "Changes in the prayer book are very serious matters for us in the Episcopal Church."
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