Welby tells Church of England refusing gay blessings will be viewed like racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury insists it is not 'wishy-washy' to accommodate people with different views as the Church of England grapples with homosexuality and women bishops
Justin Welby acknowledged that many Anglicans would view the idea of special services honouring same-sex relationships as a "betrayal" of its traditions and even "apostasy"
By John Bingham
THE TELEGRAPH
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/
Feb. 12, 2014
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told the Church of England it may have to accept changes many members do not like for the sake of unity - as it prepares for a battle over wedding-like blessing services for gay couples.
The Most Rev Justin Welby acknowledged that many Anglicans would view the idea of special services honouring same-sex relationships as a "betrayal" of its traditions and even "apostasy".
But he warned that others would see the Church as increasingly "irrelevant" and promoting attitudes "akin to racism" if it does not introduce them.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
The Archbishop of Canterbury insists it is not 'wishy-washy' to accommodate people with different views as the Church of England grapples with homosexuality and women bishops
Justin Welby acknowledged that many Anglicans would view the idea of special services honouring same-sex relationships as a "betrayal" of its traditions and even "apostasy"
By John Bingham
THE TELEGRAPH
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/
Feb. 12, 2014
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told the Church of England it may have to accept changes many members do not like for the sake of unity - as it prepares for a battle over wedding-like blessing services for gay couples.The Most Rev Justin Welby acknowledged that many Anglicans would view the idea of special services honouring same-sex relationships as a "betrayal" of its traditions and even "apostasy".
But he warned that others would see the Church as increasingly "irrelevant" and promoting attitudes "akin to racism" if it does not introduce them.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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