Episcopal Albany Bishop Rejects NY Same-Sex Legislation
ALBANY: On the Covenant of Marriage and New York's Legalizing Marriage Between Persons of the Same Gender
by The Right Reverend William H. Love
June 30, 2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Given the unique role and responsibility of the Church and its clergy in representing both the Church and the State during marriage ceremonies officiated by the clergy, I want to address the recent marriage legislation passed by the New York State Legislature and signed by the Governor.
Christian marriage is a sacramental act and as defined in the rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer "is a solemn and public covenant between a man and a woman in the presence of God." (BCP pg. 422) This has been the understanding and teaching of the Church for over 2000 years and is supported by Holy Scripture in both the Old and New Testament (Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:6-9).
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
by The Right Reverend William H. Love
June 30, 2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Given the unique role and responsibility of the Church and its clergy in representing both the Church and the State during marriage ceremonies officiated by the clergy, I want to address the recent marriage legislation passed by the New York State Legislature and signed by the Governor.Christian marriage is a sacramental act and as defined in the rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer "is a solemn and public covenant between a man and a woman in the presence of God." (BCP pg. 422) This has been the understanding and teaching of the Church for over 2000 years and is supported by Holy Scripture in both the Old and New Testament (Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:6-9).
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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