Orthodox ordinands plead with bishops to prevent fracture of the Church
by Susie Leafe, Christian Today:
The debate in the Church of England about the introduction of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, known as Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF), took an ironic turn this week.
A group of 78 ordinands and deacon-curates (clergy-in-training) took it upon themselves to write to the House of Bishops warning them that such a move would “indicate a departure from the historic teaching of the Christian faith.”
They went on, “We anticipate fracturing across the Church of England if they are implemented. We fear harm to the church’s gospel witness if they proceed.”
The letter from the ordinands was actually sent to each member of the House of Bishops on the eve of their meeting last week in an attempt to call them to their senses, but it was clearly ignored by the majority of bishops.
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