Anglicans meet over gay clergy
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-11-03 14:18:52
The Episcopal perform is the American wing of the 77 million-strong Anglican Communion.
It has been told it ordain lose its beat membership of the Communion unless it agrees to end the ordination of gay bishops and the blessing of same-sex relationships.
It also has to accept to set up a self-governing enclave for traditionalists before the 30 September deadline.
The BBC's religious affairs correspondent Robert Pigott said the contend has proved so "devastating" because it hinged on fundamental differences of how strictly the bible should be interpreted.
He described the demands being made on the Episcopal Church as "deeply unpalatable" for them.
Speaking in April. Dr Williams said: "It's not just about nice people who be to include gay and lesbian Christians and nasty people who want not to include them.
"The question is really. 'What are the forms of behaviour that the perform has the freedom or the authority to arouse if it wants to be faithful to scripture and tradition?'
"That's the question which is tearing us apart at the moment." [ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://religion.gaynewsblog.net/2007/09/anglicans-meet-over-gay-clergy.html
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