Church of England: sexual orientation of episcopal nominees is 'irrelevant'
LONDON: Church of England: sexual orientation of episcopal nominees is 'irrelevant'
By Hilary White
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/
June 18, 2013
At the same time as it faces legislation that some say will likely force them to participate in gay "marriage," the Church of England issued a legal document last week illustrating the fine lines that must be walked by those responsible for appointing new bishops.
To be admitted to Holy Orders, the document says, a person must be "of virtuous conversation and good repute and such as to be a wholesome example and pattern to the flock of Christ." It adds, "Bishops are seen within the Anglican Communion as those who have the responsibility 'to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the whole Church'."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By Hilary White
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/
June 18, 2013
At the same time as it faces legislation that some say will likely force them to participate in gay "marriage," the Church of England issued a legal document last week illustrating the fine lines that must be walked by those responsible for appointing new bishops.
To be admitted to Holy Orders, the document says, a person must be "of virtuous conversation and good repute and such as to be a wholesome example and pattern to the flock of Christ." It adds, "Bishops are seen within the Anglican Communion as those who have the responsibility 'to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the whole Church'."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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