Statement from Diocese of Manchester on “Trans Jesus” Play

February 6, 2016 / David Ould / Anglican Communion / No Comments

A week ago I posted on the hosting of the play “Jesus, Queen of Heaven” by St Chrysostom’s in Manchester. At that time I asked a number of questions of the bishop: Given that Canon F16 of the Church of England states the following: F 16 Of plays, concerts, and exhibitions of films and pictures in […]

Manchester CofE Church Hosts “Trans Jesus” Play, Bishop is Silent

February 1, 2016 / David Ould / Anglican Communion, Sexual Ethics / 4 Comments

On Sunday 14 February the parish of St Chrysostom’s in the Diocese of Manchester will host the controversial “Trans Jesus” play “The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven” which portrays Jesus as a transsexual (male to female). The play forms part of Manchester’s “Queer Contact” festival. The play has aroused understandable protest since it’s debut in […]

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