https://freerepublic.com/tag/fancydresspansies/ en-us Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:18:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2292013/posts The Episcopal Church moved Monday toward affirming their acceptance of gays and lesbians for all roles in ministry, despite pressure from fellow Anglicans worldwide for a decisive moratorium on consecrating another openly gay bishop. Bishops at the Episcopal General Convention in Anaheim, Calif., voted 99-45 with two abstentions for a statement declaring "God has called and may call" to ministry gays in committed lifelong relationships. Lay and priest delegates to the meeting had comfortably approved a nearly identical statement, and were expected to adopt the latest version before the meeting ends Friday. Leaders of the Anglican Communion have been pushing... AP via SFGate https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2292013/posts#comment Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:18:18 GMT