Can someone tell the God honest truth?
Each year the Church of England bends itself into knots about gay priests. Each year, the Anglican Community argues furiously about whether gay priests should be ordained. The churches in Africa are opposed,especially in Nigeria.This is totally opposite to the church in North America.The Archbishop of Canterbury, tries as always,to paper over the cracks and prevent a split.
The question that needs to be asked is simple:Can you be a gay/lesbian and be a Christian?Does the Bible clearly state that homosexuality is a sin?Until the Church of England states clearly what its views are one way or another, then this issue will be debated endlessly.
As someone who was grew up in Jamaica, I was always told that it was a sin.Living in Britain, which is a far more tolerant society, homosexuality is no longer frowned upon.The fact that mainstream popular dramas like The Archers and Eastenders have or have had gay characters shows how much times have changed.We have two members of the Cabinet who were gay, and one of candidates for London's mayor was opnely gay.
And yet, the church cannot give a straight(sorry)answer.What does the Bible say?Murder is a sin.Theft is a sin.Lying is a sin.Is being gay a sin? Or is the answer too explosive that we dare not ask the question?
In 2020, the church will still be debating this matter.
