It's difficult to initiate change in a well-established Church without risking schism. In the C of E, the issue of gay marriage and women Bishops has caused many African and Indian branches of the Church to threaten to break away. I prefer the idea of a united Church where, under a broad umbrella, most views and standpoints can be accommodated. Flexibility and tolerance are key. But as in all the major religions, the tenets of a powerful few control and constrict the spiritual life of many.