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The expanding crisis in the Episcopal Church USA and the worldwide Anglican Communion is about to reintroduce one of the most ancient dilemmas of Christianity:

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Americans will see bewildering scenes from Berlin on their television screens Wednesday as they follow President George W. Bush's visit to the German capital.

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