Questions Of Gay Sex And Christian Faith Dominate As CofE Meets For Controversial Synod
by Harry Farley, Christian Today:
The issue of sex and faith will dominate discussions at the Church of England’s governing body this week, with bishops facing multiple challenges over their conservative stance on gay marriage.
A public question and answer session to the Church’s top leaders on Monday night will be overrun by the issue with points on sexuality taking up more than a third of all questions.
Normally focusing on a variety of topics from finance to outreach, the level of scrutiny on sexuality highlights the extent of controversy within the Church.
A recent bishops’ report refused to change teaching that marriage was exclusively between one man and one woman.
It promised ‘maximum freedom’ for gay couples within current laws and called for ‘a fresh tone and culture of welcome and support’ for LGBT people.
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