The Church of England voted on Thursday to offer blessings to same-sex couples, though they still can't marry in the church. The church described the decision in various ways: as a breakthrough, a flawed compromise, or an outright mistake.
By clearing the way to bless same-sex marriage, the Church of England could soon see"racial injustice, disunity and racial segregation" among its parishes, said Busola Sodeinde, a church commissioner in London. She's originally from Leeds but has also lived in Nigeria, where her family has roots.
On the other side of the issue was Vicky Brett of Peterborough, in eastern England. Invoking the metaphor of the multitudes who are invited to sit at God's table,,"Do you have any business crossing people off the guest list, or interfering with God's welcome?"
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