Church of England warned of split if it relaxes teaching on gay relationships
The Church of England warned of split if it relaxes teaching on gay relationships
CofE has opened the door for a more liberal approach to same-sex relationships
'The Church needs to update its attitude to clergy in civil partnerships'
By Jonathan Wynne-Jones
Religious Affairs Correspondent
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/
July 2, 2011
It will review whether current teaching on homosexuality should be relaxed and also rule on allowing gay clergy in civil partnerships to be bishops.
Leading conservatives warned that the Church would split if the bishops attempt to weaken its policy that active same-sex relationships are wrong.
While liberals argued that the position is untenable at present, they expressed disappointment that the Church announced it would ban gay clergy from becoming bishops until the review is finished next year.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
CofE has opened the door for a more liberal approach to same-sex relationships
'The Church needs to update its attitude to clergy in civil partnerships'
By Jonathan Wynne-Jones
Religious Affairs Correspondent
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/
July 2, 2011
It will review whether current teaching on homosexuality should be relaxed and also rule on allowing gay clergy in civil partnerships to be bishops.Leading conservatives warned that the Church would split if the bishops attempt to weaken its policy that active same-sex relationships are wrong.
While liberals argued that the position is untenable at present, they expressed disappointment that the Church announced it would ban gay clergy from becoming bishops until the review is finished next year.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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