Bishop apologises for pressing wrong button in synod vote on homosexuality
from Premier:
The Bishop of Coventry has apologised to the Archbishop of Canterbury after breaking ranks with his colleagues by pressing the wrong button in the synod vote on same-sex relationships.
Rev Christopher Cocksworth said he was embarrassed by the fact that he had pressed the wrong button on his handset during the vote.
The House of Bishops voted by 43 to one in favour of the motion, triggering speculation as to which bishop had voted against their colleagues.
In a blog post on Wednesday, Rev Cocksworth admitted he mistakenly broke ranks.
He wrote: “Much to my embarrassment, however, I have managed to give the impression that there was not complete agreement in the House of Bishops that the report provided us with the best way forward.
“Due to a moment of distraction and some confusion over the voting process, I pressed the wrong button on my handset, thus registering a vote against taking note rather than a vote for taking note of the report! I have apologised to my colleagues in the House of Bishops and to the archbishops for my mistake.”
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