As if I needed more evidence

I think it's safe to assume that that the Anglican Communion has jumped the shark.

But now the 23rd Psalm, undoubtedly the best-known and best-loved in the English language, has had a makeover.

In a new version published by the Church of England, the words: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil" are replaced by: "Even if a full-scale violent confrontation breaks out I will not be afraid, Lord." The new version shares with the traditional one the opening line "The Lord is my shepherd", but the psalmist goes on: "He lets me see a country of justice and peace and directs me towards this land" and that His "shepherd's power and love protect me" - instead of "thy rod and thy staff they comfort me".

Apparently the idea of the sanctity of the scriptures is foreign to them.

(Link via Tim Blair.)

Comments

[SpaceMonkey]

It was only a matter of time. To them its just a book it would seem.

[NickRidley]

Please be a little more careful, brother, in the broadness of talking about "them." By the grace of God, I am a Christian, and I also happen to be an Anglican (although not a member of the Episcopal Church USA, much of which is apostate). I am one of many Anglicans worldwide who wholeheartedly affirm the sanctity and authority of the Scriptures. For more background on the historic confession of Anglicanism, still endorsed by millions of us, check out http://anglicansonline.org/basics/thirty-nine_articles.html. It's a strong Reformation confession (probably a bit calvinistic for your taste, but solidly orthodox).

[Jeffrey Collins]

You're right of course. I know that there are many good Anglicans. In fact, many Anglican Churches are quite strong indeed.

However, much of the leadership has simply abandoned the faith all together, which is what I meant.

I apologize for being overly broad.