GAFCON said while the Primates» Meeting has been portrayed as «good disagreement»
over issues of sexuality, and that the theological convictions underlying the different positions can be set aside for the sake of institutional unity, this was false.
One of the country's most influential churches has signalled it is prepared to step back from the Church of England
over the issue of sexuality.
Not exact matches
Over the past 40 years, since the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 65), the Catholic Church in the U.S. has become increasingly divided over liturgy, theology, catechesis, ministry, sexuality and a host of other iss
Over the past 40 years, since the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 65), the Catholic Church in the U.S. has become increasingly divided
over liturgy, theology, catechesis, ministry, sexuality and a host of other iss
over liturgy, theology, catechesis, ministry,
sexuality and a host
of other
issues.
In truth,
over the last two years I've spoken with large numbers from the UK and around the world who bemoan the «conspiracy
of silence» that exists around the
issue of sexuality, and yet freely admit that they are part
of it.
I wouldn't be surprised to learn that many
of those who do in fact leave the Church
over issues related to
sexuality do so because they've been told
over and
over again that their value as a Christian, and as a human being, is wrapped up in their virginity, so they no longer feel welcomed or worthy.
Now, the Catholic Church
of the 1980s was nothing like as potent a force as it had been in the age
of Cardinal Spellman, when it could count on the solid electoral support
of most
of its faithful, and it already faced major revolts
over issues of gender and
sexuality.
As cataloged in the Public Schooling Battle Map, government schools have forced parents into conflict
over issues like freedom
of expression, religion, morality, creationism, evolution, multiculturalism,
sexuality, and numerous other
issues in hundreds
of reported cases in recent years.
Last fall
over the course
of one month, five young people took their lives after being cyber-bullied or harassed for
issues of sexuality, ethnicity, or gender.
Over half
of the Top 100 Banned / Challenged Books from 2000 — 2009 addressed
issues about race,
sexuality and / or disability; or were about non-white, LGBTQ and / or disabled characters.
He has returned to these questions again and again
over the course
of his career, often exploring the thorny
issues of identity in relation to race,
sexuality, and gender.
Over the years I have worked with many people dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, military
issues, PTSD, anger, couples / relational
issues, child and adolescent
issues, stage
of life or adjustment
issues, gender or
sexuality issues, chronic pain, grief and loss, personality disorders, and substance abuse
issues.
Over the years I have helped hundreds
of individuals and couples deal with
issues of intimacy and
sexuality.
We have been trained
over time to see
sexuality as compartmentalized; its own set
of private
issues.