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‘I would ordain first gay bishop’ says Archbishop

from WalesOnline.co.uk The leader of the Church in Wales has risked inflaming a split in the Anglican Church by declaring: “I would ordain Britain’s first gay Bishop.” The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, said practising homosexuals should not be barred from becoming bishops. He accused opponents of being exclusive and narrow-minded and said the Church should select on ability not sexuality. full article

Britain: Religious hypocrisy trumps civil rights

Evidently if you live in Britain you don’t have to perform the duties of your job if it is against your religious beliefs. Since we know Britain doesn't shut down on Sundays it's obvious there are many working on the Sabath. Up until this recent news I thought Britain was a forward thinking country. Evidently my assessment was incorrect. For those of you sitting there saying “what the hell is he talking about”, let me explain. First off let’s put this in perspective by stating the Christian Institute bankrolled the lawsuit. The group feels it is their religious duty to impose their views into politics and believe Christians should "participate fully in our democracy." Since it’s a registered “charity” it most likely doesn’t pay taxes. I’m talking about the recent case involving Lillian Ladele a registrar who refused to issue gay marriage licenses because of her religion. So in Britain, in this case, religion trumped the law and that is just plain ridiculous. Islingt...

British churches still homophobic, says outgoing LGCM leader

By Ecumenical News International Ekklesia.co.uk The Rev Richard Kirker, an Anglican deacon who steps down during 2008 after three decades leading Britain's Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, believes that if the worldwide Anglican communion separates over homosexuality, the onus of responsibility will fall upon "those who walked away" - writes Martin Revis. full article