Jun 25, 2007
The “Yes and No” continues…
“Yes, the blessing of same-sex unions is not in conflict with the church’s core doctrine, in the sense of being credal.”
AND
“No, we won’t allow dioceses to decide for themselves whether or not to bless same-sex unions.”
My Anglican brothers and sisters, I find that really confusing and contradicting, don’t you?
Read it here.
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Anson
Another more confusing resolution passed:
http://www.anglicanessentials.ca/wordpress/index.php/2007/06/25/general-synod-morning-session-25607/
A224 House of Bishops Statement on Pastoral Care of Same-Sex Couples.
“We are committed, as bishops in Canada, to develop the most generous pastoral response possible within the current teaching of the church. We offer the following examples of possible pastoral responses:
When a civilly married gay or lesbian couple seeks our church’s reception of their civil marriage and asks their parish’s recognition, it may be possible, with their bishop’s knowledge and permission, to celebrate a Eucharist with the couple, including appropriate intercessory prayers, but not including a nuptial blessing.
When a gay or lesbian married or committed couple seeks to hold a reception or celebration in a church for their life in Christ, again intercessory prayers for their mutual fidelity, the deepening of their discipleship and for their baptismal ministry may be offered, not including the exchange of vows and/or a nuptial blessing.
IMHO this statement simply adds to confusion; it’s not SSB, not quite, but very close. It in effect this answers the question of the rightness or wrongness of same-sex relationships. After all, we would not say these kind of prayers for relationships that we consider sinful.”
Jun 25th, 2007
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