Anglican Church ‘Wounded’ By Gay Boycott

“Bishops attending the Lambeth Conference have heard how the row over gay clergy has left the Anglican church a “wounded community”.

About 250 bishops - a quarter of those invited - have boycotted the event, following the consecration of the gay bishop of New Hampshire, Gene Robinson.”

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Gay Bishop Stands Ground, Endures Heckling

The gay bishop who sparked Anglican divisions said on Monday the head of the church must show firmer leadership and get conservative foes to tone down homophobic taunts. But Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the 450-year history of the church, remained convinced that the world’s 77 million Anglicans could still avoid schism. Read more