From The Guardian-Some gay relationships are an example to others, said Justin Welby. Though the new archbishop's opposition to equal marriage has disappointed some pro-equality activists, these are the most positive remarks any archbishop has made about gay relationships while in office. By following this up with practical measures, he could strengthen the Church of England's credibility in sharing the good news of God's love for all.
Welby was formerly a conservative evangelical with rigid views, but his openness to learning and growth has led him to value other traditions and re-examine his stance on sexuality. When his appointment was announced, he declared that "we must have no truck with any form of homophobia", and pledged to "listen very attentively to the LGBT communities, and examine my own thinking prayerfully and carefully".
In his interview this week with Iain Dale on LBC radio, he went further. "I know plenty of gay couples whose relationships are an example to plenty of other people," he stated. He would not suggest that the love between gay partners "is less than the love there is between straight couples, that would be a completely absurd thing to say".
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2013/mar/15/archbishop-canterbury-gay-relationships-justin-welby
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