Can we make ‘simple pastoral provision’ for same-sex relationships?
by Andrew Goddard, Psephizo:
In his diocesan synod presidential address the Bishop of Southwark joined the still quite small group of bishops (from the dioceses of Oxford, Worcester and Portsmouth) who have stated their hopes for the corporate Living in Love and Faith discernment process in which the bishops are currently engaged. Like all the previous public statements, his too calls for change, but it does so in a number of importantly distinctive ways compared with others who have spoken.
What follows focuses on his statement towards the end of his address concerning what he supports and so does not address all of his earlier reflections, including his important ones on family and singleness.
Simply pastoral provision?