https://freerepublic.com/tag/thankingsatan/ en-us Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:16:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4124622/posts For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing. The Bishops of the Church of England will be issuing an apology later this week to LGBTQI+ people for the “rejection, exclusion and hostility” they have faced in churches and the impact this has had on their lives. And they will urge all congregations in their care to welcome same-sex couples “unreservedly and joyfully” as they reaffirm their commitment to a “radical new Christian inclusion founded in scripture,... Church of England https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4124622/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:16:23 GMT