GAFCON Primates Council Chairman Lauds Synod Decision on Women Bishops
GAFCON Primates Council Chairman Lauds Synod Decision on Women Bishops
Church of England Votes Against Women Bishops: Archbishiop's Statement
By Eliud Wabukala
November 21, 2012
Although I realise many will be very frustrated that the Church of England's General Synod failed to pass legislation to admit women to the episcopate by such a narrow margin, I believe that this result will come to be seen as a positive turning point.
The key issue at this stage was the maintenance of proper safeguards for those who as a matter of theological principle could not accept such a fundamental change. I am therefore heartened that the Church of England has stepped aside from following the path of the Episcopal Church of the United States which has progressively marginalised and excluded those who seek to hold to historic Anglican faith and order in good conscience.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Church of England Votes Against Women Bishops: Archbishiop's Statement
By Eliud Wabukala
November 21, 2012
Although I realise many will be very frustrated that the Church of England's General Synod failed to pass legislation to admit women to the episcopate by such a narrow margin, I believe that this result will come to be seen as a positive turning point.
The key issue at this stage was the maintenance of proper safeguards for those who as a matter of theological principle could not accept such a fundamental change. I am therefore heartened that the Church of England has stepped aside from following the path of the Episcopal Church of the United States which has progressively marginalised and excluded those who seek to hold to historic Anglican faith and order in good conscience.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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