The Church of England’s stance on homosexuality is regarded by most people
aged under 35 as “wicked” and equivalent to racism and other prejudices, the
Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.
Even young evangelical Christians, a group that would be the most likely to
adopt a conservative, biblical line against active gay relationships, are
now pro-gay, the Archbishop added.
The Most Rev Justin Welby, speaking at the opening near Kings Cross in London
of the new headquarters of the Evangelical Alliance, said: “We have to face
the fact that the vast majority of people under 35 not only think that what
we’re saying is incomprehensible but also think that we’re plain wrong and
wicked and equate it to racism and other forms of gross and atrocious
injustice.”
Although he tempered his words by standing by his decision to vote against
same-sex marriage in the House of Lords, his criticism of the Church he
leads is a clear indication that change is possible....
The Times.
Thanks for that - nice hat!
Thursday, 29 August 2013
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Apparently even in America the younger evangelicals are easing off the homophobia.Don't hold out any hope for Africa/Islam though - that backward lot will never change.
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