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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Tue Apr 1, 2014, 10:20 AM Apr 2014

More clergy call for gay bishops to come out in the Church of England

Trevor Grundy

CANTERBURY, England (RNS) A leading member of the Church of England has called on gay bishops to “come out” as England celebrated its first same-sex weddings in secular venues.

Alan Wilson, bishop of Buckingham, said the time has come for gay bishops to make themselves known. He criticized the church’s stance of not recognizing same-sex marriage as “sheer cruelty” and “morally outrageous,” adding: ”Most gay people would be happier out, including bishops.”

http://www.religionnews.com/2014/03/31/clergy-call-gay-bishops-come-church-england/

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More clergy call for gay bishops to come out in the Church of England (Original Post) hrmjustin Apr 2014 OP

He claims 13/100 are gay, but he's not one of them cbayer Apr 2014 #1

Well I hope they come out and vote the right way in synod. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #2

Absolutely agree that all the Bishops should be encouraged to vote the right way on this issue cbayer Apr 2014 #3

It is. I hope they feel comfortable enough to come out soon. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #4

cbayer

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1. He claims 13/100 are gay, but he's not one of them

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2014, 10:23 AM

Apr 2014

I think people should come out when they are ready. Unless he were going to set some kind of example, I think he is out of line to tell others what to do.