Archbishop of Canterbury expresses 'deep concern' over Episcopal approval for same-sex weddings
July 03, 2015
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The Archbishop of Canterbury has voiced his misgivings about the decision by the Episcopal Church in the US to solemnize same-sex marriages.
Dr. Justin Welby, the worldwide leader of the Anglican communion, said that the American decision “will cause distress for some and have ramifications for the Anglican Communion as a whole, as well as for its ecumenical and interfaith relations.”
While recognizing the “prerogative of the Episcopal Church to address issues appropriate to its own context,” the archbishop said he viewed the decision with “deep concern.”
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Further information:
- Archbishop criticises U.S. Episcopalians for recognizing same-sex marriage (Breitbart)
- Episcopal Church in US approves same-sex weddings (CWN, 7/2)
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Posted by: feedback -
Jul. 05, 2015 1:00 AM ET USA
Ecumenical and interfaith dialogue looses its raison d'etre when one side keeps moving fast away from the Christian Faith.
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Posted by: -
Jul. 04, 2015 3:50 PM ET USA
Let us hope that many Episcopalians join the African affiliate sooner than later. I can imagine that many High Anglicans are disturbed over their American counterparts decision. May God help Archbishop Welby as he governs the church there.
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Posted by: nbeck -
Jul. 04, 2015 2:02 AM ET USA
How, exactly, does voicing concern over the Episcopalian decision being an impediment to ecumenical dialogue represent a "wrong reason?" Perhaps it is not the reason some might want specifically to hear, but that does not make it a "wrong" reason. Let's be happy that Dr. Welby has taken issue with the Episcopalians' decision rather than critiquing the manner in which he took concern.
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Posted by: Thomas429 -
Jul. 03, 2015 11:28 PM ET USA
Please help me understand how our brothers in Christ could reach such a decision. I a cannot align it with my understanding of scripture.
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Posted by: bernie4871 -
Jul. 03, 2015 9:01 PM ET USA
Right for the wrong reason.
