Anglican compares gay-clergy issue to slavery
One of the Church of England's most senior s has compared opponents of the ordination of queer clergy with supporters of slavery. The of Oxford, the Rt. Rev. Richard Harries, who appointed queer theologian Dr. Jeffrey John as the suffragan of Reading earlier this year (John ultimately stepped down under pressure), says the Church will ultimately be forced to admit that it "got it wrong" over the appointment of queer clergy, in the same way that it has been wrong over slavery, the persecution of Jews and women's right to vote. The says that, instead of opposing change, the Church should acknowledge its mistakes and become an "inclusive" institution, providing "the best pastoral provision for people who are gay and lesbian." Telegraph
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