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LGBT+ Christians in the UK

Thursday 6 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Stephen Doughty asked the hon Gentleman representing the Church Commissioners about steps the Church is taking to support equality for LGBT+ Christians in the UK.
  • The hon Gentleman mentioned the archbishops' apology for the recent pastoral statement's issuance.
  • The hon Gentleman referenced the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith project, which is examining these issues and will report later this year.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Doughty Labour (Co-op) Cardiff South and Penarth
Women & Equalities Religion & Faith
Context

During LGBT History Month, Stephen Doughty asked about steps being taken to support LGBT+ Christians.

Question

To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church is taking to support equality for LGBT+ Christians in the UK. The hon. Gentleman also mentioned concerns over recent pastoral guidance that suggests sexual relationships outside heterosexual marriage fall short of God's purpose and its impact on the ongoing Living in Love and Faith discussions.

Answer from Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)

The hon. Gentleman will probably be aware that the archbishops issued an apology for the way that that pastoral statement was issued. He is aware of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith project, which is looking very closely at all these issues and will be reporting later this year.

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