Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams had tea time with some teenage journalists recently.
Like good little journos, the inquisitive guppies asked the Anglican leader about the potentially schism-causing gay debates, including his thoughts on gay clergy.
I have no problem with gay clergy who aren’t in relationships, although there are savage arguments about the issue you might have heard about.Our jobs mean we have to adhere to the Bible – gay clergy who don’t act upon their sexual preferences do, clergy in practicing homosexual relationships don’t. This major question doesn’t have a quick-fix solution and I imagine will be debated for many years to come.
Something to look forward to, then…
Williams also tells the kids that he knows at least one gay couple who haven't totally failed and raised a demon, which is quite the confession for the religious leader.
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A homosexual who doesn't "act out' his homosexuality is like a football player who doesn't play football or a lawyer who doesn't practice law. It's what we DO.
Rowan Williams has recently tried to be like united nations and has tried to mediate between the clergy and the community. I think it's going to be a long struggle but agree with hkguy that it's condescending telling people to be gay but not to be a practicing homosexual.
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Williams was once quite a supporter. His political "dancing" has now only earned him criticism from all sides. Pity.
Those eyebrows are truly frightening!
he's such a queen!! why do gays hate each other so much!!!