Ways forward on same sex marriage
by Lee Gatiss, Church Society:
Lee Gatiss looks at the various possibilities open to the Church of England as it debates same-sex marriage.
Gatiss believes continues liberalism is not inevitable, rejects the option of retaining the status quo, and calls for “No change in doctrine; proper enforcement of discipline across the Anglican Communion, call to repentance.”
See also:
Can the C of E ever bridge its differences on sexuality? by Andrew Goddard, Psephizo: Goddard believes there are incompatible differences; C of E practice lacks consistency, coherence and integrity. Conflict and compromise continue. We should make one more effort to find agreement, through LLF. If not, should there be some kind of agreed “space” between those who believe different things?
The Importance of Ordination Vows – English Churchman editorial:
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Zoom meeting with various LGBT bishops from around the Anglican Communion on 11 January did not fulfil the promise to drive away their strange and erroneous doctrines contrary to God’s Word, or contain exhortation of wholesome Doctrine calling them to repent.
Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for LGBT+ History Month
“Across the Church of England this February, many people will be marking LGBT+ History Month. As we work together to discover what it means to be a diverse church receiving the gift of everyone, our prayer is that this would be a time of truly valuing each other as God’s precious and beloved children.”
Editor’s note: readers can judge for themselves what this carefully crafted statement is intended to convey, and whether the Church of England can be trusted to remain a safe space for orthodox believers.
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