Inclusive Evangelicals was launched in August, after a group of clergy met to discuss their frustration with recent discussions about sexuality. “Indeed, the common perception was that this was the Evangelical position. The group is not a formal organisation, but a network for those with a shared commitment to an “open exploration of the theology of same-sex relationships from an Evangelical Christian perspective”, Mr Runcorn said last week. He had “often” been told that he was no longer an Evangelical because of his views on same-sex relationships. During the course of the LLF process, bishops have been among those describing journeys towards affirming same-sex relationships, including the Bishop of Oxford, Dr Steven Croft, a former Warden of Cranmer Hall (News, 4 November 2022).

Source: The Times October 31, 2023 23:14 UTC