Post by Logan on Jan 15, 2016 19:44:49 GMT -6
U.S. Episcopal Leader Says Church Won’t Back Down on Gay Marriage
The head of the U.S. Episcopal Church is refusing to back down from its support for gay marriage despite being reprimanded by The Anglican Church and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
As we reported earlier today, the Anglican Church has suspended the U.S. Episcopal Church for three years from partaking in any committees or significant decision-making because it voted last year to authorize the performing of same-sex marriage ceremonies in the Church.
U.S. Bishop Michael Curry says he is undeterred by the harsh punitive action that the Anglican Church took against the U.S. branch of their faith.
The AP reports:
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The head of the U.S. Episcopal Church is refusing to back down from its support for gay marriage despite being reprimanded by The Anglican Church and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
As we reported earlier today, the Anglican Church has suspended the U.S. Episcopal Church for three years from partaking in any committees or significant decision-making because it voted last year to authorize the performing of same-sex marriage ceremonies in the Church.
U.S. Bishop Michael Curry says he is undeterred by the harsh punitive action that the Anglican Church took against the U.S. branch of their faith.
The AP reports:
“They heard from me directly that that’s not something that we’re considering,” Curry said. “They basically understand we made our decision, and this is who we are, and we’re committed to being a house of prayer for all.”
Curry said the church was resolved to work toward building acceptance of same-sex relationships throughout the Anglican fellowship, which the Episcopal Church represents in the United States. A majority of Anglican leaders at the meeting affirmed the teaching that marriage is only the union of a man and a woman.
“We are loyal members of the Anglican Communion, but we need to say we must find a better way,” Curry said. “I really believe it’s part of our vocation.”
Curry said the church was resolved to work toward building acceptance of same-sex relationships throughout the Anglican fellowship, which the Episcopal Church represents in the United States. A majority of Anglican leaders at the meeting affirmed the teaching that marriage is only the union of a man and a woman.
“We are loyal members of the Anglican Communion, but we need to say we must find a better way,” Curry said. “I really believe it’s part of our vocation.”
Continue reading at www.towleroad.com/2016/01/299170/ .