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"There remains a very real question about whether the North American churches are willing to accept the same teaching on matters of sexual morality as is generally accepted elsewhere in the Communion," they said.

Conservatives were pleased with the unmistakable tone of the primates' warning, but added they would prefer a quicker resolution. Still, they said they were willing to follow the primates' examples.

"It (the document) is very clear, but at the same time is very graceful," said the Rev. David Anderson, president of the Atlanta-based American Anglican Council. "They're given the time," Anderson said, "but the choice before them is very clear."

Yet the question remains whether grace—amazing or otherwise—will be enough to carry the church once again through the "dangers, toils and snares" bemoaned in that old hymn.

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Advice Rejected | Lambeth Commission report leaves church in disarray. (Nov. 10, 2004)

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Windsor Report Leaves Conservative Episcopalians Hopping Mad | Conservative network leader: "The disease of the U.S. church has found its way into this report." (Oct. 19, 2004)

Stronger Action Needed, Say Global Anglican Leaders | "The primates will add teeth" to Windsor Report, conservatives predict, hope. (Oct. 19, 2004)

Disappointed Anglican Conservatives Mull Options, Threaten Revolt | Americans must belong to Episcopal Church, report says. (Oct. 19, 2004)

Report Rebukes Episcopalians for Disunity but Declines Sanctions | U.S. church in limbo as conservative dissidents mull their options. (Oct. 18, 2004)

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