yes they are
just seen this on yahoo news UK ( so remember to go back to your American section if you click on the link )
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20070708/tuk-britain-anglican-a7ad41d.html
whats your thoughts on this guys ?
Christian and non Christian answers xx
2007-07-08 12:03:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, as an Episcopalian I am excited to be part of a global conversation about the acceptance of sexuality in both ministry and marriage. The actions of the Episcopal church have caused great distress in the global Anglican church (thus the 'how to play together' document) as well as in the United States. I am fascinated by the amount of energy that people put into being afraid of sexuality - and frankly I think it is ridiculous. People are people, love is not constrained by differences, and there is work in the world that needs the time and energy (such as hunger, fear, injustice and oppression).
2007-07-08 15:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Big question. Did a massive answer but its too late at night for that. Potted version below:
A faith should be something a person takes to themselves - not something to adapt to one's own lifestyle choices.
My personal view is that a doctrine should be just that. If somebody does not like that doctrine they should move on. You don't see Muslims adapting the Quran, nor the Jewish accepting that maybe there is some substance to the New Testament.
The above being said I do accept that religeons do tend to adapt over time. Just a fact of life I suppose. Though publishing the changes over the internet does smack of watering down a little bit.
2007-07-08 19:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, what can I say, but Hallelujah!
If there were no evolution, things would have stayed dead and dormant in this world. But even God evolves. If "he" didn't, there'd never have been a need for a New Testament, no admission of sorrow after the "Flood", no need to "send his son", if we believe that's what actually happened. Therefore it is highly encouraging to see the church evolving too, to embrace a wider definition of what love can be. It should be applauded for that, for trying, for whatever reasons, to move into the 21st century. If it does, then those who persist in viewing homosexuality as "just wrong" will find themselves marginalised in their tight little churches, and the rest of us will know how to avoid such unfortunate attitudes.
2007-07-09 03:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Pangel they are changing... Interesting isn't...
The end times are arriving - don't hesitate too long... The ark is almost completed....
(as for the issue mentioned, I believe that unity of Christian's is more important that our individual peices... however that does not mean I condone everything that happens, not that it really matters any way cause It's God's to deal with... If God really did mean what He said it will become evident, if not well their has been alot of nastiness for nothing - and they will be judged accordinly on the day when beleivers face the judgement seat of Christ - don't think just non-believers get judged by our soveriegn God - believers do to....
2007-07-08 21:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by Abbasangel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is certainly a step in the right direction. Let's see what other religions step up. It is unthinkable that for so many years a group of people have been seen as unworthy of God.
2007-07-08 23:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by islandsigncompany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I believe it will cause a split in all denominations, those who support inclusion and those who refuse to even contemplate the possibility. Only time will tell.
I think it will also increase the ever increasing numbers leaving organized religions.
2007-07-08 19:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Fluffy Wisdom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This issue is going to be an on going one that may take years to resolve.
I realise and understand what the Bible states abut Homosexuality. However going back and reading much of it in the context it is written seems to me more a personal opinion than divine revelation.
I believe that homosexuals are born the way they are. Nothing in their life "made" them that way. It's just the way God made them.
As the parent of gay son who is one of the kindest sweetest moral people I know, I find it hard that God would make someone one way then say, you are damn because of the way I made you.
2007-07-08 19:15:55 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What's the point? Covenant or no there will always disagreements over something. These groups are so worried about keeping their power structure they have make convenants.. Now you see why I don't like denominations?
2007-07-08 19:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice if they could just realize that who consenting adults love should be of no concern to anyone.
I really think that church is going to split over the issue though.
2007-07-08 19:10:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ooh, yeah! Keep it up, and the CoE might make it into the 20th century soon.
CD
2007-07-08 19:08:53 · answer #10 · answered by Super Atheist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋