However, there is the interesting issue which Mr Bryant raises: by not
allowing women bishops, the Church of England effectively denies women entry to the House of Lords.
The fractures within Protestantism, coupled with other developments such as the move to
allow women bishops in the Church of England, however, suggest that the movement toward visible unity is in stasis.
Reuters: Church of England vote on women bishops could be derailed A vote to
allow women bishops in the Church of England looks set to be derailed by its own supporters, who say a last - minute concession to conservative opponents is a step too far.
The move comes just days after the Church of England voted to
allow women bishops in a move Archbishop Justin said he was «delighted» about.
«And the government is playing its part too by bringing forward legislation this week that will
allow women bishops to sit in the House of Lords.»
The event marks almost one year since the historic vote passed legislation to
allow women bishops within the Church of Wales.
The House of Common was on course for a clash with the Church of England today, after MPs across the main parties savaged the decision not to
allow women bishops.
Most ConservativeHome readers probably don't agree with the decision of the Church of England not to
allow women bishops, but will will think the Church has the right to organise and make decisions about its own affairs without interference from politicians.
Not exact matches
Campaigners have welcomed the Church of England's General Synod decision to
allow the consecration of
women bishops.
The church's governing body narrowly rejected a measure that would
allow parishes that oppose
women bishops to have an additional male
bishop.
Best thing the Episcopal Church did in America was to
allow women to serve as Priest and
Bishops.
Men and
women in same - sex unions were already
allowed to serve as priests in the Church of England, but there was a moratorium on advancement to the episcopate - becoming a
bishop - while the church considered the issue.
This is a religion that won't
allow women to even be priests, let alone
bishops, cardinals or the pope.
He said: «To most English people under 40 a discussion of gay
bishops or same - sex marriage feels as relevant and inviting as one about
women being
allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia.»
The Sunday Times reports that Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has ordered the law to be re-written to
allow woman to jump the queue of
bishops waiting for a seat.
Women bishops in the Church of England were not
allowed until 2015 and the Church has yet to appoint a female Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Church of England has voted to
allow the ordination of
women bishops, two years after members of... More
The House of Lords has approved the decision to
allow women to become
bishops in the Church of England... More
The Guardian: Church of England prepares for vote on female
bishops On the evening of 11 November 1992, Rosie Harper was a professional opera singer listening to the radio and absorbing the news that the Church of England, after years of struggle and indecision, had decided to
allow women to become priests.
The manifesto is an «appeal to the institutional Church... to open the priesthood to
women and married men... to
allow laity, religious, and clergy to participate in the selection of local
bishops,» etc. etc..
The Church of England has voted to
allow the ordination of
women bishops, two years after members of the General Synod struck down previous legislation.
It is the first time a female could be chosen to become a
bishop since the General Synod approved legislation in July
allowing women to take up the jobs.
The British Humanist Association has reactivated Holy Redundant campaign urging the public to email their MPs against continuing reserved places for
bishops in the House of Lords following the Church of England's 20th Nov 2012 vote to not to
allow women to be
bishops.
David Cameron has refused to intervene after the Church of England voted against
allowing women to be appointed as
bishops.
The
bishop there
allowed the
women to stay in the church basement for months, until nearly all their sons were freed.