Same-sex marriage between clergymen? The Church of England General Synod

[@joey1317]

I was from a Sikh background. I gave my life to Jesus in 2011. I was baptised and confirmed into the Church of England but left after 3 years because I felt the CoE was offering a watered-down version of Christianity. I’m a Baptist now.

[@adrianafalaguasta5490]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AVMamfortas]

ONLY Catholic.

[@tonymercer7759]

May God's blessing be upon you ,Joey

[@Cotswoldblonde]

God bless you 🙏🏻

[@chrismachin2166]

Are you “Reformed” Calvinistic in your understanding of biblical revelation,joey?

[@H-youtube7]

It's idolatry, putting man's intellect and desire above God's will, and the laws of nature.

[@tonymercer7759]

It is blasphemy and in rank disregard of the plain teaching of the Scriptures.Culture is man-made and does not modify, abrogate or supplant the Word of God.

[@patriciaclark6171]

Lots of homosexuality occurs in nature! Many species pair with the same sex.

[@adrianplatt6328]

Absolutely, it is a clear infringement of the ten commandments. Strange the way that those given over to promoting this seem to lack the concept of total submission to God.

[@samuelbarns118]

@@adrianplatt6328 In what way?

[@rosenjambi3374]

It's sin, n sin is death Romans 6:23

[@victornewman9904]

There is no such thing as a same-sex "marriage".

[@fredrevell6436]

We need to remember that it is those proposing the LGBT issues that are rebelling. Rebelling against the Holy Bible, Canon Law and tradition, not those who stand fast on the Holy Bible. Canon Law & Tradition. We also need to bear in mind that we now have an atheistic Labour government that favours disestablishment at the same time proposing a draconian form of Islamophobia law.

[@thorpsewinglessons5913]

Victornewman9904 True. This is the darkness.

[@paulinetipper1351]

These men are not followers of Jesus.

[@sheilalopez7498]

Amen

[@BrunoFreitasdePaivaBen-H-gl6ds]

There is no such thing as a born again virgin, anyway that narrative is pushed

[@user-ly7lz9rm9b]

Thank you Christian Concern for standing faithful to the Scriptures on Christian Marriage…

[@palmer3977]

Culture can change all it wants God does not change.

[@eloiseprays]

💯 it's blasphemy

[@LetsgetloudUK]

@@palmer3977 Amen

[@itsonlyme2274]

Hence K.J. Bible only.

[@alvanrigby6361]

God can say all he wants, he is still the sky fairy.

[@palmer3977]

@@alvanrigby6361 Nice fake account you have there.

[@kimgriffiths6980]

So basically the CofE is no longer part of the Body of Christ, its something else...

[@thorpsewinglessons5913]

@@kimgriffiths6980 darkness has been allowed to take over the CofE and all Bishops, Cardinals, etc. I will not ever enter the CofE Church again, due to the demonic behaviour and apostate of the priests turning away from God holy teachings.

[@rev.waynet.oleary7387]

It has become the body of demons...

[@thorpsewinglessons5913]

@@rev.waynet.oleary7387 absolutely.

[@inthestillness1011]

What in your view qualifies one as being in the Body of Christ?

[@benjaminmorris6444]

I'm inclined to think it never actually was...

[@kathleenweckert3057]

Well I'm so very glad I have left the church of England. I have been going to a bible believing church for years now so glad I made the move. Jesus is lord and all of his teachings. Xx

[@bettytigers]

Any two Christians can live together and love each other, but marriage is for men and women. "Find out what pleases God" is a good guide.Keep your special friendship pleasing to God and be content that are chastely adored by God and your other special friend. (be aware that some may not understand chaste relationships, so also be wise!)

[@maggiedickenson1996]

Me too! They should just start a new religion if that's the road they want to go down x

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

@maggiedickenson1996 do you mean denomination rather than religion?

[@kathleenweckert3057]

It's a bible believing church no denomination needed.

[@maggiedickenson1996]

Whatever works for them

[@MrCjsb]

Once you’ve decided that Paul’s explicit instructions about male church leadership can be ignored (i.e. rebelled against), why bother to take any notice of anything else he says? If you - and God - can bless sin, who needs a Saviour? The C of E is in direct rebellion against Christ; how can it still call itself a Christian church? Just asking…

[@matt76716]

Good questions and fair points. Yes, I do think the rot set in with worldly feminism coming in to the church, ignoring aspects of scripture. It's interesting how many of the female bishops are pushing this agenda.

[@BloodofChrist-jx8te]

Yes spot on

[@tonymercer7759]

It can't !

[@thorpsewinglessons5913]

What does this mean for marriage between One man and one woman in the covenant we made with God and children born of woman in marriage? Does that not mean anything anymore. What a mess these bishops et al have done. Their souls are now lost,

[@clocktowerpreacher]

MrCjsb … You’ve hit the nail right on the head … absolutely !!! Once The Foundational Stone of Inspired Scripture is cast away on one issue, then the whole building tumbles. Once a ‘ Church ‘ loses its Evangelical Distinction, it then becomes indistinct from the world !!! If we cast away the foundational teachings of the great apostle Paul we are then left with nothing other than a hollow hulk. Thank you Christian Concern for everything you are doing, you are a great encouragement to us all !!! God Bless

[@palmer3977]

Same sex mirages do NOT exist in the eyes of God the Father.

[@thorpsewinglessons5913]

@@palmer3977 true.Amen

[@elavinatubehd5762]

If your child or grandchild will come out as gay one day, trust me-you will change your mind and open your heart ❤

[@palmer3977]

@@elavinatubehd5762 Nothing to do with me, those are Gods words, is God the Father of creation wrong?

[@earlydawn8183]

@@elavinatubehd5762then one would be putting family before the Lord God and His commandments

[@keithrowbory4260]

An interesting typo here. But very true. Same sex marriages are a mirage. It's a same sex mirage

[@Gruegy]

Since the fall of Adam, mankind has found ways to justify their nature in their own eyes. God will not be mocked.

[@fionaforward3358]

Very well said.

[@jonathanjohn3008]

“And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭18‬:‭4‬-‭5‬

[@chrismaguire3667]

Yes, the C of E has never had the Jezebel Demon so prominent as it has now! The Church of Rome is worse!

[@Den-jq3ck]

Culture needs to come into line with scripture! Not the other way round.

[@Coops777]

Well said!

[@lizcutajar9352]

Amen

[@MatthewFitzpatrick-cy6yr]

True born again christians must come out of this apostate church. Be ye separate.

[@LetsgetloudUK]

I'm born again Matthew and in need of baptism. I have no idea where to go. It's breaking my heart a little. I'm trying to convince myself that my love for Jesus can be my baptism. It's all gone crazy.

[@kaelaleedaley]

​@@LetsgetloudUK Google to find an Evangelical Church near you hun

[@Veronica-tj3hf]

​​​@@LetsgetloudUK You could go to an Assembly of God because they try to follow the scripture. Believers are not perfect but is important to go to a church were love between the members is a reality. Because you can believe the scripture and think to know all the mysteries of anything but if you don't have love it doesn't matter(quote: Apostle Paul). I left a year ago a calvinist church and I'm now in an Assembly of God Church. The Word of God is in first place in my church but they have love for each other and its not a liberal church.

[@MatthewFitzpatrick-cy6yr]

I was brought in the Roman Catholic Church, but in my late teens I came to understand that I was not a Christian. I left this church and eventually joined a reformed independent Baptist church. Look for a reformed independent Baptist church or a reformed evangelical fellowship; which is my current church. On the Evangelical Times website there is a facility for finding local fellowships near you. This might be helpful.

[@Protestant_Voice]

@@LetsgetloudUK Many years ago a young man enquired of an aged minister where he should worship. The aged minister replied to the young man, “go where your soul is fed”. Don’t look at the messenger, look at the message!

[@neiltaylor5402]

God bless you Rebecca for standing firm and faithful to the gospel and doctrine of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

[@tonymercer7759]

Amen!

[@johndenvir6703]

having a form of Godliness but denying it's power

[@josierose8]

2 Timothy 3 - this chapter is so powerful

[@georgecollie5875]

Church of England isn't my church anymore. I no longer worship in CofE and shameful to watch and see the church has left its place in worship of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 ✝️

[@thomasforsyth8329]

Leviticus 18: 22 thou shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind, it is abomination. Revelation 22: 18--19 if any man takes away from the words of the book and of the prophecy, God shall take away his part of the book of life, and out of the Holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. I will pray for the Church of England. God bless you.

[@christinedotson9909]

The Word of GOD is infallible. No truer words were ever spoken, and the guidelines are clear. Now, it has spread from America to England. This is one reason we have separation of church and state, although the churches seem to follow the state, especially over this same subject. The churches are giving up their morals amd teachings, and a person can tell when a church isn't following the laws of God, because you can feel the Spirit of GOD is no longer there. Praise be the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Father, Jehovah. What you put in your post was what I was going to put. Thank you

[@rossironmonger5626]

The C of E should read 1 Corinthians chapter 6 and Romans chapter 1.

[@sids5002]

Also......descriptions of how one should beat their slaves. Is that still acceptable? Churches are full of bigotry and divisiveness. Truly awful and fosters discrimination and all the harm that does. It's not even as if homosexuality is not natural. It is, throughout the animal kingdom. It also harms literally no one. It's the pure hatred of religions! Disgusting

[@Steve-in-the-uk]

I hope you follow all the old testament laws. Bet you don't, you will pick and chose which laws to follow. Anyone against gay marriage is a bigot.

[@inthestillness1011]

The quote from Revelation is referring to the book itself of course, not to Leviticus.

[@FaceBassFieldy]

We are called not to add or take away from the Word of God. Remain faithful until the end, do not be swayed by the world system!

[@pstrwaka7901]

Beyond appalling. The fact they are even debating the immovable is proof enough all fear of God has gone. Sinking fast

[@terrydonegan1622]

The way forward is Repentance

[@SagaciousFrank]

CofE is beyond a bad joke, a total disgrace of an institution.

[@lindajackson9664]

LLF….. Living in lust and fornication. Ephesians 5:31-32 and Genesis “For this reason a man will leave his mother and father and be united to his wife, and two will become one flesh.” That clearly does NOT mean 2 men or 2 women can get married in the eyes of God.

[@lectorintellegat]

The cofe lost its way in the 60s, when it softened on divorce. Then again in the 90s, with female priests. Faithful evangelical Anglicans - be courageous. Reject the root, not just the symptoms.

[@digitalLiming]

We should serve God and not the world we live in. The church of England is not the church you read about in the scriptures. Wake up!

[@AngelaKennedy-zt9ic]

*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*

[@JimHoke-n3i]

There's wonder working power in following Kingdom principles on giving and tithing. Hallelujah!

[@DrewRobin-h7t]

But then, how do you get all that in that period of time? What is it you do please, mind sharing?

[@DawnDanielak]

It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus

[@DawnDanielak]

Big thanks to Ms. Susan Jane Christy❤️✨💯May God bless Christy Fiore services,she have changed thousands of lives globally

[@MarialiceDavisWallace]

How can I start this digital market, any guidelines and how can I reach out to her?

[@heathersolly1984]

Adaptly named Synod - A nod to sin Keep going Christian concern 🙏🙏

[@carolineoates5964]

Bang on the money Heather. Well said. Apt.

[@lynbob1872]

I know a couple of people who are part of General Synod and have stood by Gods word and have fought this. They are banging their heads against the wall. The people pushing this through are lead by Satan.

[@jimrobinson2800]

1 Timothy 4:1 - Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons. And so the CofE will be teaching and trying to bless sinful acts between same sex couples. Pure unmitigated evil.

[@eloiseprays]

Absolutely vile. It clearly states in the bible that God does not change ever, he is the same every day no matter the trends.

[@dacdail15]

I don't understand why the orthodox clergy and bishops can't officially separate.The line has been drawn.The progressives won't change,why keep dragging the issue. The church belongs to Christ and their job is to protect the sheep from wolves.

[@iancallard3561]

I'm afraid that to Christians outside the C of E, it's been obvious all along that the hierarchy has wanted to push through this change. The only question was how they would navigate it. I'm sorry for orthodox Anglicans who have been ambushed.

[@dominochappin]

Culture centred as opposed to Christ centred.

[@davidpearson8232]

I’m out. I have refused to complete safeguarding training because of the language ( inclusive gender language, advice can be found on Stonewall site & ‘toxic masculinity’ as a concept’). After 46 years in ministry I can no longer accept that the CofE has any doctrinal integrity. Sadly I don’t know what I will do, God has an answer, praying I will discern properly.

[@earlydawn8183]

He will never fail you, David. You are doing the right thing. Keep trusting.

[@alanburgess7998]

So sad that you have been forced to make this decision, I came to faith 30 years ago, the CofE was my spiritual home, I even offered for ordination in 2010, but thankfully God closed the door, and I wasn't accepted for training, I left the church 3 years ago, I now worship at a none denomination church, watch and pray, the good Lord will lead you in the right way. God bless

[@davidpearson8232]

@@alanburgess7998 thanks for the reply and encouragement. I am involved in CVM (Christian vision for Men) and may become more involved. Quite a few clergy have quietly & gratefully retired and refused PTO. Just glad to have a way out. Many clergy don’t have a lot of options- not enough pension, no capital, families who are still dependent. Will continue in prayer.

[@alanburgess7998]

@@davidpearson8232 I will pray for you my brother in Christ and all those who are faithful to God's word. He will never leave us, or forsake us, we must stay strong in the faith the good Lord has given us. Amen

[@Chris-j1y4x]

There is the Catholic Church where you can recieve the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ, as God intended, in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. God bless you

[@allthingsgardencad9726]

the Church trying to be part of or fit into the secular state will always end in disaster.

[@tammyspurdle9208]

Shockingly its hard to find a church thats not compromising when it comes to Gods word, God's doctrines.

[@andysneddon962]

Orthodox, I'd suggest.

[@donaldsproson2494]

I have also left the CofE and joined a local bible believing evangelical church.

[@ernestbhatti1030]

Rebecca thank you for fighting for what is true and holy God bless you we are all praying for your ongoing work ‘fight the good fight with all your might’

[@billyfulton4217]

Being a disciple of Jesus demands fidelity to the truth, and the truth is that marriage is between one man and one woman.

[@Cotswoldblonde]

Thank you Rebecca for explaining this so clearly. Please can we all pray for Rebecca and all who are contending for the Faith in the CoE 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@thomasoconnor3803]

This is contrary to the clear instructions in the bible I think it's called sin

[@TheMOV13]

They win their victories and then, a few years later, they wonder where all the parishioners have gone.

[@eunyju7284]

Accept Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour be Born Again. Christianity is personal individualistic not a religion. It's a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Amen - it truly is!!

[@sheilalopez7498]

AMEN

[@Jack-fs2im]

abandoning the bible,next step will be many wives and partners imo

[@user-yc5bc8zb1h]

I left the C of E and now attend a Free Evangelical Church. ✝️

[@Chris-j1y4x]

The Free Evangelical Church like the C of E don't have the Sacrament of Holy Communion i.e. the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ to partake in - see John 6:51-56 & Lords Supper in Bible. You can recieve the Eucharist by becoming Catholic or Orthodox. God bless you

[@tonymercer7759]

Keep telling the truth of Scripture, Rebecca

[@teresagibson2974]

It's a Very dangerous thing to try to change the word of God scripture. Yesterday today forever Jesus is the same, all may change but Jesus never. It's an Abomination to have same sex marriages

[@thorpsewinglessons5913]

Teresagibson2974. True. Our lords teachings in the CofE have fully been broken by bishops et al. No longer attend Church of England because of this abomination, as their is no church local that is true to scripture, their is only online services available.

[@Chris-j1y4x]

Fair point but the CofE rejected transubstantiation in the 1500's and severed Apostolic Succession so this also changed the word of God in Scripture. God bless you

[@lindsayg1983]

Disgraceful!

[@artoflament]

Just asking Lindsay G, but which is disgraceful, this video or the proposed new doctrine?

[@paulaivens8063]

@@artoflamentIt’s not what she says or what anyone else says but what does the one who created us say? 🤔

[@lys2303]

@@paulaivens8063 Galatians 5: ‘Those of you who try to be put right with God by obeying the Law have cut yourselves off from Christ’ ‘Instead let love make you serve one another’ ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’

[@paulaivens8063]

@@lys2303 What makes you think I don’t?

[@lys2303]

@@paulaivens8063 I’m not saying you don’t. I’m referencing some of the passages in the Bible that seem to be missed continuously in this whole debate of same sex relationships. I hope they can be useful to people. The church has had this same kind of debate since it began- same sex relationships are the current topic- the early church debated circumcision in the same way, female ministers was a more recent one, what types of sex are ok, what foods are ok, whether or not dancing and music is ok- the debate on same-sex relationships isn’t unique.

[@dvd_dnl]

Thank you for fighting this corner on behalf of all the churches in England!

[@barrythomas9571]

Where in our Bible does it say that it is ok for people who are homosexual or lesbian to married to the extent of inclusion. They have taken the word of God and used it to suit there sinful ways. The established church has failed to uphold the truth of Gods word by allowing it to allow such sinful changes to their canons. May God be merciful and bring them back to the correct Biblical teachings.

[@inthestillness1011]

May I comment that the Bible does not have to say something is OK for it to be OK.

[@barrythomas9571]

Doesn't it, when did you read it last. Of course it does, the 10 commandments obviously stand out at what we as christians can or cannot do.

[@inthestillness1011]

The Bible does not say it is OK to transplant organs, but I think most would agree that is OK, or even good. That was my point in response to your statement.

[@barrythomas9571]

I'm not sure what you are trying to say. It's obviously good that God given intelligence as medical staff have aids and benefits human kind and that medical care has improved over years, but that as an example of what the Bible does or does not say about sinful human beings is a poor one. Are saying that same sex relationships are OK, in which case you are wrong, and there specific passages that record this. Churches cannot bend the truth to suit sin, as those involved in such practices can ask to be an 'included' people. That isn't how God's church is, we are all sinners, some are saved by grace, but we are all sinners, and some will choose not to be saved, and those sexual practices of same sex are sinful.

[@rachelcox2369]

Heartbreaking

[@coocool67]

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

[@LetsgetloudUK]

My Church is Jesus, all this confusion takes our eyes away from him. There is so much trickery in the world so i just focus on Christ now. I need a leader not a distraction. The church has been corrupted, I know it.

[@chrismachin2166]

Do you believe you had the free will to choose or reject Christ? Or do you believe Regeneration precedes Faith?

[@LetsgetloudUK]

@@chrismachin2166 I believe that God's word to us is clear and permanent. Mere mortals like ourselves think and act in ways God doesn't. His word is final. None of this let's change things up to suit ourselves

[@stanleystone8636]

No wonder the churches are empty

[@inthestillness1011]

Incorrect. The Church of England's attendance is rising.

[@stanleystone8636]

@@inthestillness1011 Ha@!!!!

[@P1959H]

Your words painfully express the fact that you cannot trust the leaders of your denomination. You are right not to do so. The difference between you and them is fundamental. John Stott may have been right at the time of the Lloyd-Jones debate, but 2024 is not the same time. Read John Stott on same-sex issues. There is no alternative but to leave.

[@carbonleader]

Bless you sister for your stance against this evil of apostasy 😇🙏🏼

[@alexanderjohns1588]

The C of E is no longer a part of Christs body it is a religious/political institution whose standards are dictated to by society ‘norms’ and not by Christs teachings.

[@marty1234able]

As l see it, the wake-up call is to Scripture. Many congregations have been spoon-fed and haven't studied or read the Scriptures for themselves and are easily led astray. The god of this world has crept into the pulpit. There is no denying that passions are powerful but not correct when in line with scripture. As soon as doctrine has been changed in favour of sin. Run!

[@martinturner8546]

‘Do what thou wilst’ is the devil’s law…there is a good detailed book on the current culture of self….called ‘The Triumph of Self’ which explains where & how this false notion of self came from. Shame on those who ignore or deny God’s Word.

[@chrismaguire3667]

Either G-d the Father is right or we are right. The Scriptures are full of what happens when we think we are right - and the disasterous consequences that result from doing so. We never learn. Paul, again, reminds us of those consequences when he says, in Romans, what G-d the Father will do if we insist on doing what is right in our own eyes walking out from under the cover of Grace - *reprobate minds,* blind and deaf to The Truth. Look up the list of blessings and curses in Deuteronomy (yes, the Old Testament, but it is G-d the Father who said, both, "I never change from everlasting" and "My Word remains" - also, yes, paraphrased) for both obeying and disobeying The Law - anyone outside of the Grace of G-d the Father in Jesus, the Christ, comes under the Law, and *that includes those who think they are Christians but are not,* Nicolatians, of whom Jesus explicity says in Revelations *He hates!* Yes, Jesus hates sin, but also *those who lead people into their sin,* for us it means what our C of E leaders, who support LLF, or any variant of it, *straight into Hell* because they cause poor trusting believers to follow then as their new version of teaching has a Christianised veneer, are actually trying to do! They are anathema!! And often, because of lack of knowledge and sound Biblical teaching , G-d the Father says *they will perish!* Who is sounding the trumpet in the Church this explicitly? Very few, if any. Many of my fellow parishoners, who maybe read Church Times or the local Diocesan rag, doesn't really know, if anything, what is going on and often don't want to know, even if Scripture is used to prove The Truth! If the C of E, despite the Archbishop's smooth words, continue on this course in the UK, after all of the schisms and warnings from the Anglican Communion worldwide, it will be the Walking Dead Church, because it won't know it has become Ichabod, if it already isn't!

[@valeriehealey1924]

Very sad😢😢

[@terrymann1341]

How do we get around the will and the word of God? I know we'll ignore it. I shall pray for those who are pandering to the sinfulness and worldliness. You cannot change the word of God. God help you as you will have to answer to the Lord for this.

[@Grabatire]

The horror that unrepented homosexuals will experience one day, will equal those who blasphemed the Holy Spirit. The Bible, Gods Word, is crystal clear on both subjects.

[@joyceoxton1273]

"We do not adjust the Bible to the age, but rather with God's help we should be adjusting the age to the Bible." Never a truer word spoken than by Charles Haden Spurgeon. God will intervene in His good time.

[@francoisvanstaden8943]

The Culture does NEVER dictate our lives or scripture, but scripture is to dictate how we live. Woe to you Church of England for departing from the faith. Marriage is instituted by God and therefore man can NOT redefine marriage.

[@jamesburnham2227]

This is heartbreaking. We are in a charismatic church but love you Anglicans. There is a British value of not offending others which seems to be placed above the authority of scripture. Anglican 'kindness' has led to a crack in the door which will soon be thrown open. Thankfully, the growing churches are those which still believe the whole book. Praying for you!

[@outoforbit00]

The Catholic church is here 2000 years later, does that tell the Church of England anything?

[@carolineoates5964]

Don't get me started on Catholicism. Have you read your Bible cover to cover at least once? And made the comparison between the contents therein and Catholic dogma. Huss, Wycliffe, Tyndale and Luther did. The result: sola Scriptura in the native tongue for each country, end of Latin services the laity could not understand, end of indulgences for sin, end of 'relics ' for sale. The return of a personal relationship with Almighty God through His Son without a priestly mediator. Hallelujah! Back on track.

[@toneyh1]

Amen catholicsm is the elephant in the room and a light is shining in that corner. There will always be staunch Protestants who hate it even though it is true.

[@carolineoates5964]

@@toneyh1 If you say there is an elephant 🐘 in the room, you mean that there is an obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about. Cambridge Dictionary definition. That is not the case here. The light shining in the darkness is Jesus Christ. "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but have the light of life. " John 8:12

[@carolineoates5964]

@@toneyh1 Hate is too strong a word, more like flummoxed and flabbergasted.

[@toneyh1]

@@carolineoates5964unloved perhaps,just as Jesus’ love can never be fully required.

[@janrobson9247]

I’m so glad that I left to become Roman Catholic and Latin Masses traditional Catholicism.

[@Scary_Sary]

Have you heard of Richard Bennet? He was a 20 year Dominican priest who was saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ through reading the Bible. With all due respect as a former Roman Catholic, there's no salvation in her. Only in Christ! Ephesians 2:8-9. God bless you.

[@Chris-j1y4x]

@@Scary_Sary So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; 55 for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. 56 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. It is a mistake to have turned your back on the Sacrament of Holy Communion that can be rectified if you choose. God bless you

[@slowster2945]

We are facing similar turmoil here in the Australian Lutheran Church. I pray and hope that biblical teaching and adherence will win out. Stay firm in your faith and know you are supported by around 2000 years worth of reasoned understanding on matters such as these. God speed.

[@sallyhowling2189]

What utter blasphemy to even suggest the idea. May you all repent before the Lord Jesus returns.

[@olivemw]

Praying. 🙏

[@eloiseprays]

Your in my prayers now ❤

[@regkane-Pluvis]

I believe that the Bishops should be asked if they are homosexual? If they are they should be booted out.

[@sarahpackwood2205]

Why? What if they are homosexual and choosing sacrificial celibacy? Surely those that choose such sacrifice are best to speak on such an issue.

[@craigdaly5111]

This is a real issue that needs addressing one way or the other. I’m someone who’s had a strong FAITH for many many years. I’ve only recently taken the step into formal religion. I’ve looked into Methodist, Catholic and Anglican. Attended quite a few services in each. I wanted to follow my path and settle and then commit to a Religious path. I have read King James Bible. I’m currently reading Bible in one year. I am aware that this singular issue is divisive and has caused people to leave or change to different religious paths. I have asked our Priest for Clarity but it’s clear that there’s no direction for him to follow. He replies in sensitivity. My issue is that in the Bible - the scripture that we are to follow. Teachings are clearly stated. The Church seems to have a responsibility to represent all communities in Faith but this one issue is so contradictory it’s causing many to suffer confusion. Recently I read that the Pope has also taken the same line. Which was surprising for me. But according to Faith the Pope is the representative of God here on Earth if I’ve understood it correctly? So yes I’m very confused as a new joiner to religion. I would really like a clear message please. Then at least I can know for sure. This matter isn’t just a religious or dare I say political issue but it’s very real for Christians of many faiths. This one in particular just wants to know from our church leaders a clear message please.

[@DarlowMaxwell]

I was an Episcopalian for 20 years. I became Catholic 20 years ago. Best move of my life.

[@aelianbeeleaf]

The CofE stopped being the body of CHRIST when it decided that women could be priest. It’s all down hill because of that.

[@revdbsa]

Thank you. It's courageous these days to voice any view that is contrary to society. Essential when the church voices a view contrary to scripture. Still brave. Standing with 'the many'. BSA

[@garrybowe8664]

And they wonder why the Church of England is becoming irrelevant.

[@paulyaxley3863]

Romans 1 clearly tells us we are not to have same sex a relationship. It is an abomination to the Lord.

[@inthestillness1011]

And Romans 2 is also important to read, to put it into context.

[@loveflowsfromife]

This is so sad sigh 😔🤦🏾‍♂️💔

[@EliZer-zt5kf]

That would be the Church of Satan....

[@rossrennie182]

The Bishop our Anti Christ

[@colinnaylor7915]

Thank you for sharing this

[@alan77764]

After 11 years in the mission field, I felt a calling to go into ministry into the Anglican Church I was called a lay person because I don’t hold a theological certificate of any kind The ministry I’m in I teach the truth led by the Holy Spirit I’m not sure what these Bishops teach Praying for them and the Church

[@ReadRomans10]

Revelation 18:4-5

[@alan77764]

@@ReadRomans10 Amen 🙏🏼

[@chrismaguire3667]

@alan77764, be sure of this: the Holy Spirit doesn't give up on anyone or thing He has sanctioned, but He has bypassed the Church Leadership in the C of E and has gone, imo, directly to convict the local fellowships of the need to get back to Bible basics. My source? Seven letters dictated to John the Revelator, as he wrote down what was told him, that Jesus dictated. Believe what you will concerning prophetic dispensations, church ages, ect, one thing is true - today's Church Politic is a mix of them all, culminating in this last age Church of Laidocea! That door Jesus is knocking on is not the heart of an unbeliever: *it is His Church, His soon-to-be Bride, to let Him back in before it is too late and Chapter 4 of Revelation begins!* Pray for your fellowship that Jesus will not remove His Lampstand. Blessings.

[@filipedrumond]

The Church of England is worth saving. We join in prayer for you and all those standing for the Gospel.

[@sbeasley1785]

The Church of England seems to have been tempted by the Evil doer himself….there is only one road to Salvation and the Lord - it is through Jesus Christ.

[@dorothywebbdavies6593]

I left the Anglican church a long time ago although I had been a faithful member since 1965. I was very sad to leave because I loved the prayer book but when i discovered that there were practising homosexuals among the clergy (not in the church I attended at the time) I could not continue giving and supporting any longer. We would be subsidising congregations run by unrepentant sinners, in effect. I would love to belong to an alternative Anglican-style group but in Wales where I live it seems that the church is "liberal".

[@patfallon3027]

What a brave woman to peak up and expose the apostasy of the church of England, my question is, where is the men that should stand with her here ? Next time she appears I want to see God fearing men standing with her and showing support and standing on God's word

[@sarahpackwood2205]

Why a man? Was Phoebe or Lydia married?

[@timhoward5863]

The injunctions in the Bible against homosexual behaviour are small in number but utterly clear in nature.

[@ChenLara]

Please keep on doing the good work, and not be discouraged. God's law has to come back to the fore and will in time. Methinks the past is also the future. John S.E.

[@Simon-zb6fp]

Rather slow off the mark. You should have realised what was going on when the pension arrangements were approved for clergy in same sex relationships. I have little sympathy with those who moan and complain years later.

[@andysneddon962]

This is so, so sad. You can't treat Christianity like a pick n mix sweet shop, taking the bits you like and ignoring the ones you don't. This is pandering to trends, to keep "backsides on pews". It's no better than touting for customers for your business. I tried the Anglican way but it's so rooted in the modern world it's a pale shadow of what it should be. I'm now on the path to becoming Orthodox, as it appears are increasing numbers of others.

[@arthurmagoola7808]

As a fellow believer, I stand with you Rebecca for your stand on this. However, I think that Jesus was rather clear on how such matters should be dealt with in Matthew 18:15-20. We are an application of this in 1 Corinthians 5 and again in 1 Timothy 1 and 2 Timothy 2. Sadly, much has changed in the CoE in the last number of years and it will be difficult to apply church discipline once the horse has bolted. How I wish we believers would just read and apply what the Bible says in it lives: we would be so much the better for it.

[@vsts2004]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jasonarmstrong290]

Keep fighting we stand with you in the parish of morden ✝️❤️🙏

[@melchizedeka5652]

God bless you for sharing this video and your call for prayer. It’s sad the path the CoE has chosen to go. No matter what the situation, a remnant shall remain to fight for godly living in accordance to scripture. Our prayers are with you. Be bold, be strong. Fight the good fight of faith.

[@outfromtheshadows]

Sounds very much like trying to have your cake and eat it.

[@Nikki_Kerr]

Cake? Its abomination.

[@jimpage9739]

For many years now, the C of E has tried to be 'culturally relevant', instead of remaining faithful to the Holy Scriptures. There is only One Way...Yahweh... 2 Chronicles 7:14 🙌📖✝️🙏❤️

[@aquoba]

Laodicea springs to mind. Rev 3:14-22

[@Coops777]

Thankyou so much for being a true Christian. These clergymen and bishops appear to have lost their way and most, if not all, of their faith. According to scripture, they are already in serious trouble with God, abusing their positions, leading others astray. It is one thing for the church to show love and patience to sinners, but quite another to adopt as standard the sins of those we are meant to encourage into the holiness of our Lord.

[@stevestevesteve946]

Christ didn't let the culture change him, he changed the culture. As soon as the CoE went liberal, it started a downward spiral.

[@sallygover264]

Thank heavens I left the CofE and joined the Catholic Church.