The Reformed Episcopal Church has withdrawn its licence from Fr Calvin Robinson, the second such incident within the lifetime of the controversial cleric in only five months.
In January Robinson was faraway from the Anglican Catholic Church after he mimicked a gesture made by Elon Musk, which was interpreted by some as a Nazi salute – a claim Musk denied.
On 5 May it appeared that Robinson had found a recent spiritual home and parish, being granted a one-year licence to function a priest at St Paul’s Church in Grand Rapids for the Reformed Episcopal Church.
However, just nine days later, that licence was rescinded by Bishop Ray Sutton who raised concerns that Robinson displayed un-Christ like conduct and was not an excellent representative for the Church attributable to his past – and certain future – political statements.
Robinson himself believes that the first factor behind his incredibly short tenure is his forthright defence of traditional marriage.
Posting on X, Robinson said, “They can claim it’s the imprudent salute, pro-life activism, conservative tackle priestesses. But really and truly, that is when the trolling and hate began on large scale. When each the libs and their demons got offended. My orthodox stance on marriage.”
He appeared to suggest that while he accepted that other Christians find his methods and stridency difficult to just accept, he questioned if doing and saying nothing within the face of sin and a fallen world is the reply.
“I thank God for the chance to spread His truth. I accept the friendly-fire as a blessing. But I challenge every ‘Christian’ who attacks me without taking a stand themselves. Show us where you’re speaking into the world, discipling the nations,” he said.
Robinson denied reports that he was moving to minister to an Orthodox parish in Florida and in addition said that the Holy Spirit was not leading him towards Rome.
The priest’s relationships with quite a lot of organisations has faltered in recent times, amongst them the Anglican Catholic Church, GB News, Mere Anglicanism, the Conservative Party, and the Church of England.
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