Archbishop of Canterbury backs gay bishops

Dan82 · Sep 25, 2010

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/sep/25/rowan-williams-backs-gay-bishops

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he has "no problem" with gay people being bishops but they must remain celibate.

In his first explicit declaration on the subject since taking office in 2002, Dr Rowan Williams signalled his personal support for the consecration of gay bishops in the Church of England but said he would never endorse gay clergy in relationships because of tradition and historical "standards" .

His comments, in an interview in the Times, risk deepening divisions within the church and the wider Anglican communion. Liberals will be angered by his explicit acknowledgement that celibacy must be compulsory for homosexual clergy but not for heterosexuals. While conservative ire will be fuelled by his stance which puts him at odds with church teaching.

In the interview, Williams explained why he has stood with conservatives against homosexuality when it came to official church policy...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/sep/25/rowan-williams-backs-gay-bishops
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Just Adam · Sep 25, 2010

he says your ok to be gay ...aslong as you dont have sex...its enough to make you beat the guy to death with a salmon....

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