VOL: Did they come close to fixing the crisis in the Communion here in Auckland?

ASHEY: Not at all.

VOL: Two ACC meetings ago in Nottingham, The Episcopal Church was suspended from attending the ACC meetings because of its actions in ordaining a known homosexual to the episcopacy. Why has that not been honored?

"We are recognized by the Anglican Communion worldwide yet we see abductions, forced conversions, and forced marriages from religious minorities groups." He described the blasphemy laws as "notorious" and said the blasphemy laws carry a mandatory death sentence.

* Young Anglicans reframe mission. Archbishop Rowan Williams believes the Anglican Communion needs to change its approach to mission. He also thinks young Anglicans will lead the way - which is why he was so excited about a book launch in Holy Trinity Cathedral on Sunday. The Communion's mission maps were drawn, Dr. Williams said, "largely by men, largely by ordained men over 55, and largely by ordained men over 55 with a slightly paler complexion than the average Anglican".

The Code of Conduct could be interpreted as an effort to stifle all dissent or discussion on homosexual activity that could result in charges of homophobia - charges that have already been laid at the door of such Anglican provinces as Uganda and Nigeria.

Under the heading sexual harassment, obscene gestures, and inappropriate closeness and touching, suggestive looks and pressure for dates or activities with sexual overtones are explicitly condemned.