Church of England ends ban on Gay Clergy in Civil partnerships becoming Bishops

The Church of England has ended the ban on Gay Clergy in Civil partnerships becoming Bishops, but they must remain celibate.

Apparently this has come from the House of Bishops a month after a proposal for Women Bishops was rejected.

Right, wrong, cruel, does it matter?

What say you members?

The influence of the CoE has been declining for many years and these debates do nothing to improve its standing in the view of the average church-goer in Middle England. I think the CoE is doomed now. Those who want traditional values will look to the Church of Rome.

To me that really states that the men of the church prefer other men, even gay men in gay relationships, than any woman bishop.  What does that say about their views on women?

The women have largely been the backbone of the church congregations and have taken care of the religious (or not) education of their children.  

So we are still less than dust under their feet are we?  

I wonder what would happen if all women decided to leave the congregations - refuse to marry in a church or christen/baptise their children in one -  how many services would still be held?  Hummmmmm! 

I think it has been that way Edward ever since they "allowed" women into the services!!

This strong division of the chuch, by it's leadership, will kill it, I am sure!!  "A house divided upon itself......!"

At least when the Pope says No - there is no argument (the clergy might not like it but it shows  strong leadership! )