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WHAT A WORLD ! : Congregants weep and hug each other in celebration as Church of England endorses plans to let priests bless gay couples in historic move following emotional eight-hour debate 

Congregants wept and hugged each other as the Church of England voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages today. 

The decision came after a marathon emotional near-eight hour debate across two days ended in a vote for the motion - which did not seek to change the position on gay marriage, meaning same-sex couples are still unable to marry in church. 

But this approval is a landmark moment for LGBT issues within the Church, which have set deep divides amongst the Anglican congregation for four decades.

Same-sex couples may now attend Anglican churches after a legal marriage ceremony for services including prayers of dedication, thanksgiving and God's blessing. 

Immediately before the vote in the Synod, a minute of silence was observed followed by a prayer said by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The motion had been brought by the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, and was the result of six years of work on questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage known as Living In Love And Faith.

This momentous decision marks a compromise that the Church of England has made to ensure the unity of the Anglican Communion, and prevent the splintering of traditionalists from the church. 

LGBT issues have set deep divisions in the Church for four decades, but the Church has maintained his stance of prohibiting marriage for homosexual couples, despite the 2013 legislation for same-sex marriage. 

Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, described the vote in favour of the motion as a 'moment of hope for the Church'.

Dame Sarah, who led the debate and chairs the group which oversaw the development of the proposals, said: 'I know that what we have proposed as a way forward does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others.

'As Archbishops, we are committed to respecting the conscience of those for whom this goes too far and to ensure that they have all the reassurances they need in order to maintain the unity of the church as this conversation continues.

'We hope that today's thoughtful, prayerful debate marks a new beginning for the Church as we seek a way forward, listening to each other and most of all to God.

'Above all we continue to pray, as Jesus himself prayed, for the unity of his church and that we would love one another.'

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby had fought back tears last night as he rebuked 'outsiders' trying to force the Church of England to change its teaching.

At a debate last night, members had rejected 16 attempts to change the proposal to offer blessings for same-sex couples. 

The Synod eventually voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages today. 

An emotional Most Rev Justin Welby - who backed blessings for gay couples- criticised politicians who wanted to force through the church's acceptance of gay marriage. 

It is my prayer that what has been agreed today will represent a step forward for all of us within the Church, including LGBTQI+ people, as we remain committed to walking together.

'We have always said we will listen carefully to Synod, so over the next few months so we will reflect on everything which has been said and prepare new pastoral guidance for the Church on matters of sexuality and marriage. 

'We will also refine the texts of prayers of love and faith.'

In a joint statement, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said it had been a 'long road to get us to this point'.

They said: 'For the first time, the Church of England will publicly, unreservedly and joyfully welcome same-sex couples in church.

'The Church continues to have deep differences on these questions which go to the heart of our human identity.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11731667/Church-England-Synod-votes-favour-motion-offer-blessings-sex-couples.html

Sodom and Gomorrah will be seen like a clean city compare to what Europe is gradually becoming....


Recently, anyone can be identified as anything either as a living thing or non-living thing...

They are not practicing Christianity, this is unconscionable

We have too many misguided Christian leaders these days

If God will forgive this generation of evil , then He will need to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah

Mumu Africans go wan kill themselves over this news now.


Oyibo man wey introduced you to him god some years ago say their god dey OK with same sex Marriage, now you dey wan act like say you know the god pass the oyibo man wey introduce am to you. So Oyibo dey read fake bible na una dey read the original bible Abi.

Make una dey fool una self. Irredeemably colonized/brainwashed African fools.

Una go dey Africa dey call on god of Israel.


Oyibo man come your village come tell you say na god of Israel create you , you agree.

Oyibo man tell una say our fore fathers are evil, una agree.

Oyibo man tell una say their god need 10 percent of una MONEY , all of una agree.

God1000:
They are not practicing Christianity

Let me guess. You think your own denomination, also founded on the same doctrines and traditions of men, is better than this denomination/group/assembly?

Righteousness2:
[i]Abomination! Wickedness! Evil!
Nations and People of this generation are Begging for the undiluted and unadulterated Wrath of the Most High GOD.

This our Generation has gone beyond the Evil, abominations and wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah. "It is Fearful thing to Fall into the Hands of an angry GOD" Warning to the so called Church of England! Warning to individuals, Nations and people engaging in Evil, abomination and Wickedness!

Because past generations who went went as far as killing/murdering all those who refused to bow to the doctrines and traditions of their churches were so much better in terms of the teachings of God, abi?

Kobojunkie:
Let me guess. You think your own denomination, also founded on the same doctrines and traditions of men, is better than this denomination/group/assembly?

Yeah

Are you sure you are a good Christian, why defending such unholy and ungodly act all in the name of civilization.

Mind you, I'm a moderate Christian but this is wrong
.

God1000:
Yeah

So never mind that you are all steeped in the same set of false doctrines — Nicea included—, your consolation is that in your mind, you have it established that your group/assembly is better than the others and you think this is worth something before the seat of God?

Church of England now turn church of satan

ABIODUN105:
Church of England now turn church of satan

Is your church not also of Satan by its following of the doctrines and traditions of men as well?

Good development!

Thank God it's Church of England NOT Church of Christ
If Earthquake happen to dem now they won't knw why........

My fellow Nigerians will start convulsing over matters happening in far away UK.

Nigerians that don't even know how to vote credible candidates into public offices... funny people lol

And Jesus said....it is finished

Bullshit

Religion is evolving

Africans will follow their master or seat back and watch

Not surprised. The same issue that caused other Anglican churches from Africa and other continents to split from Church of Canterbury in England. They are on their own.

The church in England is not the same as The Church that practice the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

As long as it isn't under the umbrella of Christianity, they should carry on.....

The Overall Judge will have His say when the time comes....

... I agree with pastor righteousness... The end is near

The world 🌍 🌎 should just kukuma come to an end!!!

Hishh

It is finished

Anglican church?

The church has always been weird with her policies and administration.

They allowed their priests to Marry and now they want their priests to Marry either man or woman.

In the next 50 years, they will allow their priests marry children or animals.

God1000:
They are not practicing Christianity

But those that shout Allah Akbar and bomb the society are practicing Islam!!!

But y this LGBT people no carry this tins go mosque......

Kobojunkie:
So never mind that you are all steeped in the same set of false doctrines — Nicea included—, your consolation is that in your mind, you have it established that your group/assembly is better than the others and you think this is worth something before the seat of God?

Lol

What's your denomination?

CHRISTIANITY IS FAST BECOMING A JOKE