But the compromise – rejecting same-sex marriage in church while backing clergy blessings of civil same-sex marriage – means the rift between theological conservatives and pro-equality progressives is likely to continue.
Acknowledge Both Sides
Church of England asked to acknowledge
both sides of sexuality debate
both sides of sexuality debate
The Church of England’s governing body, its General Synod of lay people, clergy and bishops, will be asked to support a resolution recognising both sides in the current global debate on human sexuality when it meets later this month.
Anglican leaders in England are preparing to discuss a motion on 21 February 2007 which includes the following note: “That this Synod acknowledge the diversity of opinion about homosexuality within the Church of England and that these divergent opinions come from honest and legitimate attempts to read the scriptures with integrity, understand the nature of homosexual orientation, and respect the patterns of holy living to which lesbian and gay Christians aspire…”.
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Update September 2025:
Church of England Synod Passes Compromise Resolution on Homosexuality
28 Feb, 2007 14:08 GMT
The Church of England’s General Synod has passed a compromise resolution on homosexuality after a lengthy debate on a high profile private members’ motion asking Synod to accept homosexuals at every level of the Church.
C of E bishops’ compromise on same-sex marriage will not settle painful divisions
18 Jan 2023 09.04 EST
Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges the proposals are likely to displease both conservatives and progressive. The Church of England bishops’ proposals on same-sex marriage are intended to settle 40 years of painful divisions and often bitter argument.
