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12 Jun 2012

CofE and same-sex marriage: Serving society or protecting privilege?

The Church of England have today issued their formal response to the government’s consultation on same-sex marriage. They had a great opportunity to acknowledge the diversity of views within their own ranks and to move on from the defensive tone that characterises so many Christian contributions to debates over sexuality. It is an opportunity that they have completely missed.
12 Jun 2012

Disappointment as Church of England leadership attack same-sex marriage

Christian supporters of marriage equality have reacted with dismay to a Church of England statement opposing proposals for legal recognition of same-sex marriage.
27 Apr 2012

Christian students welcome NUS bridge-building on faith and sexuality

The Student Christian Movement has welcomed moves to promote dialogue and improved relationships between LGBT students and faith groups.
22 Apr 2012

Church of England clergy back same-sex marriage

The Bishop of Salisbury, Nicholas Holtam, has joined a number of senior Church of England clergy in encouraging Christians to welcome same-sex marriage.
13 Apr 2012

Christians should speak out against anti-gay bus adverts

Once again, groups that attempt to 'cure' people of same-sex attraction have made the headlines. The Core Issues Trust (whose only 'core issue' is an obsession with opposing same-sex relationships) and Anglican Mainstream (who are not at all mainstream) have co-sponsored bus adverts for London, promoting the idea of being “ex-gay”.
12 Apr 2012

Pro-equality Christians criticise 'gay cure' bus adverts

Religious and secular equality campaigners have criticised advertisements planned by a group who believe in “curing” people of homosexuality.
16 Mar 2012

Faith groups give their backing to same-sex marriage

Several religious groups have expressed support for same-sex marriage, saying that church leaders who oppose it do not speak for them.
7 Mar 2012

Reform Jews in Britain back same-sex marriage

The Movement for Reform Judaism have declared their support for same-sex marriage. They are the largest British faith group so far to back the move.
14 Feb 2012

Church leaders join struggle against Ugandan anti-gay bill

Following the re-introduction in Uganda of a bill that would harshly punish homosexuality, human rights activists, including some church leaders, are opposing it.
9 Feb 2012

Church of England relies on LGBT clergy, vigil illustrates

Anglicans have staged an 'Act of Witness' at the Church of England General Synod to highlight the important role of many hundreds of LGB&T clergy.

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