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Church of England views on Human Sexuality
Also see statement: Family, marriage and sexuality | The Church of England. Check your Downloads-folder to find the download.
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The current position of the Church of England is that marriage is between a man and a woman (not same sex couples). (para 1);
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The Church of England ... supports celibate same-sex relationships including civil partnership. (para 1).
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On 12 February 2018, the Church of England's Education Office published a policy supporting sex education which includes, among other things, education concerning one's sexual desire. The policy stated that "Sex education should include an understanding that all humans are sexual beings and that sexual desire is natural. Pupils should be taught that humans express their sexuality differently and that there is diversity in sexual desire." (last para).
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Church of England could rethink stance on LGBTQ+ issues by 2022 (read more below or visit:) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/09/church-of-england-could-rethink-stance-on-lgbtq-issues-by-2022
Anglican views on Human Sexuality. (please wait for page to load)
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The Anglican-Communion rejects homosexual practice as incompatible with Scripture (Index, para d);
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The Anglican-communion ...(are) particularly concerned about the pressures on young people to engage in sexual activity at an early age (number 1, para 5).
Anglican-Communion controversies.
Anglican-doctrine controversies.
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