Equal Rites: The Episcopal Church & Same-Sex Marriage
The Revealer excerpt
The U.S. Episcopal Church (TEC) made headlines this past summer
when they voted overwhelmingly to adopt a provisional liturgy
to bless same-sex couples. This measure, put into use this month,
allows interested clergy to perform same-sex blessings
while the church continues to explore the theology
of marriage. In making this move,the TEC
sets itself apart from the global Anglican Communion
that continues to oppose the full inclusion
of equal rights and rites to all LGBT persons.
when they voted overwhelmingly to adopt a provisional liturgy
to bless same-sex couples. This measure, put into use this month,
allows interested clergy to perform same-sex blessings
while the church continues to explore the theology
of marriage. In making this move,the TEC
sets itself apart from the global Anglican Communion
that continues to oppose the full inclusion
of equal rights and rites to all LGBT persons.