For the love of God!!!

[marshlander]

Once again the Church of England has ruled out Dr Jeffrey John for a job on the basis of his sexuality. This latest job from which his name has been unshortlisted was to be for the Bishop of Southwark. His supporters say he is eminently qualified for the job, but I have no idea about that. What seems so wrong is that he is clearly committed to his calling and I believe appointment is decided after competitive interview? There aren't many other jobs where women and lgbt people have to put up with this kind of opposition for which other employers would be made to face the law. So it would cause a "schism" in the church - what exactly is wrong with a schism? I can only think money is involved somewhere! Perhaps someone can explain in words that make sense why the Archbishop of Canterbury is so against letting the 'phobes float off to Lalaland to wallow in their own hatred. Surely he's not trying to save their souls? What about the physical and mental wellbeing of those believers who keep getting knocked back because they are gay? That the churches are pretty much exclusively the fuel for all homophobic hatred and violence seems to go unnoticed by them all. If you watched this evening's Dispatches on Channel 4 television you'll see where that leads. :mad:

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement seems unable to make anyone see sense. Once again the human animal displays its unfailing masochistic ability to jump through ridiculous hoops at someone else's whim.

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