The Church Of England

There is renewed controversy over the potential appointment of a gay bishop. What marks the C of E out from the Roman Catholic church is the simple fact that the latter believes that religious doctrine and faith are set in the fundamental interpretations of the New Testament as written, which do not vary with time and human evolution. The Church of England was founded on the principle that people and therefore faith must evolve together.

Thus on issues such as divorce, contraception, abortion and so on, it has modified it formal position in accordance with the moral standards of the country of which it is a constitutional pillar. In looking at moral standards it now  (but did not always)  sees that it is not defensible to deny those who are gay, female or black. Indeed to do so is not only against the law of the land, but it is also against an enlightened interpretation of the Law of God.

For this reason those who argue against gay bishops, women priests or both should leave the Church of England forthwith. They are no longer welcome here, because we do not recognise the faith they proclaim. There are plenty of opportunities to cross to Rome or elsewhere, but to remain and cause endless argument, often narrow and bigoted, should cease to be an option.