by John | May 24, 2012 | Australian news, News
ANGLICAN Bishop of Gippsland John McIntyre questioned the church’s stance on gay marriage during his address to the diocese’s 36th Synod on Friday night. Here is an extract of his address: “In the life of our diocese, we rather belatedly committed to...
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 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 16, 2012 | AME media releases, News
The head of the Anglican church in Australia, The Most Rev’d Dr Phillip Aspinall, has said Bills before parliament to allow same-sex marriage do not affect religious freedom. Australian Marriage Equality national convener, Alex Greenwich, welcomed the statement...
