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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Ugly WES Poster is back. [/quote]

So, on a thread about the Episcopal identity of the school, several people who self-identify as Episcopalians expressed their opinions on what constitutes an Episcopal identity, and from what I read, they did it in a respectful way.  I don't see any name-calling, etc.  In response to their opinions, they are referred to as Ugly WES posters?  Apparently dissent is not tolerated in the WES community. [/quote]

It is NOT OK to show disrespect in an anonymous forum to the new Chaplin of WES without getting to know him. Also, the views of one rightly frustrated poster should not be reported to represent the views of the WES community.

It is also not surprising that WES (N-8) does not dominate SAES intake at the 9th grade as the school size is small: there were about 20 graduates last year. They all moved to excellent area independent high schools, Episcopalian and otherwise.

I would like to hear your and others response to the comment at 09:00 "Episcopalians respect all faith traditions and believe in seeking god in everyone... Exclusivity is not what we are about".

Yes, if you seek exclusivity, WES is likely not for you.

Just my two cents worth.  I am not a WES parent, but I am an Episcopalian.  I looked over the threads, and I don't see anyone disrespecting the new chaplain.  What I see are some people who are frustrated with the SCHOOL'S DECISION to hire a lay person to fulfill the role of chaplain.  Those are two very different issues.  No one is saying he is not a nice guy with good experience and education, but what they are saying is that they would expect an Episcopal school to have a priest as chaplain.

If WES wants to be seen as open and inviting, the school should discourage people from calling someone ugly when they respectfully express their opinion about having a priest as chaplain.  I would also like to note that I personally have never known of an Episcopal school to have no priests on staff, so the school should not be surprised by people who disagree with the decision.

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