Church of England

Church of England Will Allow Celibate Gay Bishops

Share:

Church of EnglandThe Church of England has issued legal guidance confirming that homosexuality should not be a barrier to becoming a bishop.

The guidance, called Choosing Bishops, seeks to bring church policy up to speed with the Equality Act.

It sets down in writing what has been church practice for some years by stating that openly gay clergy can become bishops so long as they are celibate.

“A person’s sexual orientation is, in itself, irrelevant to their suitability for episcopal office or indeed ordained ministry more generally,” it reads.

“It would be wrong if account were taken of the fact that a candidate had identified himself as of gay sexual orientation.

“As a matter of law, however, the [Equality] Act allows Churches and religious organizations to impose a requirement that someone should not be in a civil partnership or impose a requirement related to sexual orientation [according to the nature of the office].”

It then reiterates previous guidelines issued by the Church of England which draw a distinction between homosexual activity and homosexual attractions. {eoa}

Click here to read the rest of this story on Christian Today.

Share:

Leave a Reply


More Spiritual Content
Children in India Pray for Trump, America and Revival
Yes, the US Is Launching a Hypersonic Missile on Election Day
Voters Weigh in on What Matters Most to Them
Can Faith Solve America’s Mental Health Crisis?
Hundreds of Israeli Jews Pray for Trump at Holy Site
Kamala Harris Anointed by COGIC Bishop
3 Things Christians Must Know About the Election
Final Poll Shows a Battleground Sweep for One Candidate
Prophetic Warning: After the Election and 2025
How Should Christians Respond if Trump Loses?
previous arrow
next arrow
Shadow

Most Popular Posts

Latest Videos
Share