[fwdude]

Guidance due to be published on Monday was expected to pave the way for homosexual clerics in civil partnerships to become bishops provided they remained celibate.

What the heel is that supposed to mean?

[MPJackal]

It means that since they chose the remain in a poor relationship with God, but seek a higher position in the church that lying about being celibate is no big deal.

I welcome gays in church with open arms. We are all sinners. But to knowingly and willingly be living a sinful life style but say you represent God is unacceptable in my opinion. One of many reasons I would not do so. This goes for gambling, adultery, child abuse............... Member of the church fine, Bishop, sorry no. IMHO