Gay cleric blocked from becoming Church of England bishop

Dan82 · Jul 7, 2010

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...d-from-becoming-Church-of-England-bishop.html

Members of the Crown Nominations Commission, which includes Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, rejected calls for Dr Jeffrey John to be made the next Bishop of Southwark.

The Dean of St Albans, who is in a civil partnership with another priest, was on the shortlist for the post and was considered to be a front-runner for the job.

David Cameron had been made aware of his nomination and is believed to have been supportive of promoting the homosexual cleric.

However, a secret meeting of senior Church figures has decided to overlook Dr John amid fears that his consecration would have provoked a split in the Church.

Conservative Anglican leaders had warned that evangelical parishes would not recognise him as a bishop and instead would seek “alternative episcopal oversight”.

But the snub will infuriate liberal clergy who believed he was the outstanding candidate and that his appointment would signal a move towards greater inclusion for homosexuals in the Church...
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Lady Gaga · Jul 7, 2010

This is why I don't like religion.

Not the main reason, but a reason none-the-less.

AlexPatrickMorrissey · Jul 7, 2010

How fucking stupid are they?!

:bang:

Revan · Jul 8, 2010

Yawn

Davy · Jul 8, 2010

Chocolatebar911 said: ↑

How fucking stupid are they?!

:bang:
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Answer: Very!

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