by John | Apr 22, 2012 | News, World news
A senior bishop has accused the Church of England of making a “disastrous” error in its opposition to same-sex marriage. The Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, the Bishop of Salisbury, compared bishops opposing marriage reforms to 18th century Christians who believed slavery was...
by John | Apr 22, 2012 | News, World news
A group of leading Anglicans says the Church of England has “nothing to fear” from the prospect of gay marriage and it is should be a cause for rejoicing. In a letter to The Times, prominent figures including five former bishops say statements by church...
by John | Apr 20, 2012 | News, World news
At least six Catholic parishes in the Seattle area have ignored the call from the Archbishop of Seattle to gather signatures to repeal Washington State’s new marriage equality laws. Governor of Washington Chris Gregiore signed legislation in February which will allow...
by John | Apr 19, 2012 | News, World news
A GROUP of Catholic nuns has been reprimanded by the Vatican for focusing too much on poverty and not enough on fighting gay marriage and abortion. A male bishop has been appointed to bring to heel the US’ most influential group of Catholic Nuns, The Leadership...
by John | Apr 19, 2012 | News, Religious leaders, Who supports equality, World news
The Archbishop of Wales has said that gay marriage should be welcomed by the Anglican Church and expressed his concern that gay people might not be treated with care and sympathy during debate on the issue, reported Wales Online. In a presidential address to members...
by John | Apr 17, 2012 | News, Other resources, Resources, World news
Opponents of same-sex marriage worry that extending the institution’s rights to gay people will harm heterosexual marriages. But a new study suggests that no one really believes their own relationships are at risk — only other people’s. The study is a...
