British Anglicans unmoved on gay issues: Same-sex relationships tolerated among laity but not clergy
The Church of England’s governing General Synod has voiced strong support for greater acceptance of homosexuals, but the church’s official stance—of tolerating gay relationships among the laity but not among the clergy—remains unchanged.
A document prepared by the House of Bishops setting out the differing views and arguments on the contentious issue was commended to the church for further study and reflection.