The Primate is “perplexed” by claims the the Anglican doctrine of marriage has changed. What has really happened?
The Doctrine of Marriage in the Anglican Church of Australia – Has It Changed?
Perth and Brisbane Synods End with Disappointment for Liberalisers
This last weekend saw synods in the dioceses of both Brisbane and Perth. Brisbane debated Dean Peter Catt’s motion to ask for blessings of same-sex marriages (as previously reported here). In what was as well-run debate, carefully moderated by Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, Catt’s motion was considered in an amended form that made what was at […]
Anglican Unscripted #440 – the Erotic Christ and other Australia things
Kevin and I discuss all the latest goings on in Australia.
Dean of Brisbane to Urge Synod to Unilaterally “Explore Ways” to Bless Same-Sex Marriages
The Diocese of Brisbane’s 2018 Synod will be held 5-7 October and their business paper [pdf] has been published. Of particular interest is motion 15. 15. Civil Marriage & Blessings The Very Rev’d Peter Catt to move; tba seconding: “That this Synod: notes that it has previously supported and encouraged the Social Responsibilities Committee in the […]
