‘Stick to the Bible on gay marriage’, Church of England told
Church of England bishops have been warned not to change their teaching on same-sex relationships in a letter from other Anglican leaders.
The letter, signed by 88 evangelicals, comes ahead of a likely debate at the next General Synod in February over whether blessings for gay couples should be introduced.
The signatories include leaders of major churches and theological colleges.
The letter states that “the Bible is clear” that God has given marriage between a man and a woman as “the only context” for a sexual relationship – a truth which cannot be considered of “secondary importance”....