Canterbury Responses

Dr Williams is "spineless" according to gay humanists, whatever they might be.

As usual, the arguments are essentially political, being phrased in terms of (human) rights. Not a trace of a theological argument. The Rev. Giles Goddard, chairman of the liberal Inclusive Church, came closest to it, when he said of the Archbishop's remarks,

The implication is that there is no justification in scripture for the welcome of lesbian and gay people.

Goddard's clear implication is that there is such a scriptural justification for homosexual clergy. If there is, it is well hidden. Perhaps I've been looking at the wrong scriptures.

Meanwhile, the Russians are seeking to restore ties with orthodox Episcopal dioceses.