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What was episcopal church belief on homosexuality at beginning?
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∙ 10y ago
In 1976, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church declared that "homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the Church". Since then, faithful Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all of God's children.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoIn the early days of the Episcopal Church, there wasn't a published view about homosexuality, since this topic was not an issue. They Church deferred to The Bible for all of it's stances.
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∙ 10y agoIn the beginning days of EVERY christian church, homosexuality was thought to be a sin. Now, many churches are more enlightened and accepting.
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∙ 9y agoThe Baptist church views homosexuality as a sin.
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∙ 10y agoIn the beginning days of EVERY christian church, homosexuality was thought to be a sin. Now, many churches are more enlightened and accepting.
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