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January 5th, 2013
09:34 AM ET
Priests in same-sex relationships may become Anglican BishopsBy Ben Brumfield, CNN (CNN) - Men in a civil union will now be allowed to become bishops in the Church of England, but they are not allowed to have sex. Intercourse between two men - or two women - remains a sin. "Homosexual genital acts fall short of the Christian ideal and are to be met with a call to repentance and the exercise of compassion," according to Anglican doctrine. Men and women in same-sex unions were already allowed to serve as priests in the Church of England, but there was a moratorium on advancement to the episcopate - becoming a bishop - while the church considered the issue. The church announced Friday that if men in celibate civil unions may be priests, then there is no reason for them not to be bishops, as long as they are "living in accordance with the teaching of the Church on human sexuality." |
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It's progress, I suppose.
Why is this up here? People need to reread Genesis with Adam and Eve.
Now who checks the priest to see they are celibate? Hidden camera?
This is by far the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Why is anyone in this religious sect? I think I'll get a cup of coffee.
Ridiculus.. Rules are rules no matter what.