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Yorick · 08-06-2003, 05:14 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/08/05/bishop/index.html

Interesting considering the Roman Catholic Pope's recent declarations on homosexual marriages. Anglican (called Episcopal in America) ministers are of course allowed to marry. What will the new Bishop elect of New Hampshire do?

Will this split the American Anglican Church (2.3 million members) from the worldwide Anglican Church (73 million members).

Is the Anglican Church to be lauded for being openminded enough to elect a gay bishop - a move that may simply create a new schism - or are they to be demonised as being too 'Liberal' (American definition).

Does this change your mind about the Christian Church?

[ 08-06-2003, 05:17 AM: Message edited by: Yorick ]

08-06-2003, 05:14 AM	#1
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/08/05/bishop/index.html Interesting considering the Roman Catholic Pope's recent declarations on homosexual marriages. Anglican (called Episcopal in America) ministers are of course allowed to marry. What will the new Bishop elect of New Hampshire do? Will this split the American Anglican Church (2.3 million members) from the worldwide Anglican Church (73 million members). Is the Anglican Church to be lauded for being openminded enough to elect a gay bishop - a move that may simply create a new schism - or are they to be demonised as being too 'Liberal' (American definition). Does this change your mind about the Christian Church? [ 08-06-2003, 05:17 AM: Message edited by: Yorick ] __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com