Most Anglicans support same-sex couples, survey finds
by Alex Williams, Premier:
For the first time, more than half of Anglicans now believe same-sex relationships are acceptable, according a new British Social Attitudes survey.
The research found 55 per cent do not object to homosexual relationships, up from 31 per cent in 2012. It also found stances on abortion and sex before marriage have also softened in recent years.
The issue of sexuality has divided Anglicans, sparking concerns of a pending schism. Last week, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York announced a new ‘teaching document’ on sexuality by the Church of England would be published in 2020.
[…] However, Mike Davidson, from Core Issues Trust tells Premier the survey presents a false impression.
He said: “I think it creates a false impression – that may be true of Anglican Christians in the United Kingdom… but certainly globally, that isn’t the case.”
Listen to Mike Davidson, from Core Issues Trust speaking with Premier’s Eno Adeogun:
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