From The BBC-
A leading conservative Anglican has warned the Church of England could split if an openly gay man is appointed Bishop of Southwark.
Dr Jeffrey John, the Dean of St Albans, is said to be among a number of clergy nominated for the post.
His supporters say Dr John is the right man for the job in a liberal diocese.
But traditionalist Canon Chris Sugden said his appointment would lose the allegiance of orthodox parishes and clergy.
The conflict over homosexuality and the ordination of gay clergy has threatened to split the Anglican Communion for years, with critics saying it may cause a similar breakaway to that in the US Episcopal Church.
Conservatives insist the Bible unequivocally outlaws homosexuality, while liberals believe the Bible should be reinterpreted in the light of contemporary wisdom.
'Outrageous'
The argument has been reignited after it was revealed Dr John is on a list of candidates being considered by the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) to replace the Rt Rev Dr Tom Butler, who retired earlier this year as Bishop of Southwark.
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