Episcopal dioceses in the United States which reject the notion of same-sex “marriage” must now allow gay and lesbian couples to “marry” in the church.
The Episcopal Church’s General Convention meeting in Austin, Texas last week found a way to expand gay “marriage” rights into all dioceses while seemingly respecting the consciences of local bishops who object on theological grounds.
Praised as a compromise that doesn’t alienate traditionalists, the resolution essentially allows an end-run maneuver around the consciences of the leaders of eight U.S. dioceses who are standing firm against same-sex “marriage.”
Beginning in December, when a gay couple wants to “marry” in a diocese where the same-sex “marriage” is not condoned, the priest who has agreed to conduct the ceremony will be free to bypass his or her bishop and reach out to an Episcopal bishop elsewhere who can step in and provide “pastoral support” for the mono-gendered couple.
More here-
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/episcopal-church-extends-gay-marriage-into-dioceses-where-bishops-object
and here-
https://www.episcopalcafe.com/b012-who-will-qualify-for-alternative-episcopal-oversight/
and here-
https://www.episcopalcafe.com/b012-who-will-qualify-for-alternative-episcopal-oversight/
and here-
https://www.onenewsnow.com/church/2018/07/17/episcopalians-vote-for-gender-neutral-marriage-rites
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