Letter to the editor: Equal protection

Notes: "It was reported in the June 2018 issues ('Bishops discuss concerns over marriage canon', p. 1) that 'a resolution to change the marriage canon to allow for same-sex marriages may be amended to include protections for Anglicans who have a traditional view of marriage'. A great deal of time and effort have been spent ensuring that we protect clergy and parishes who may choose not to perform same-sex marriages in any diocese that chooses to allow them. There appears to be no thought given to allowing clergy or parishes to perform same-sex marriages in aa diocese that chooses to maintain the 'traditional view'. Clergy serve at the discretion of their bishop. It is essential that, for parishes wishing to move ahead with same-sex marriage, we also include protections for clergy who could fear reprimand or dismissal. It must be made clear that they also will be welcome and safe". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Discipline; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Licensing; Anglican Church of Canada - Bishops; Marriage (Canon law) - Anglican Church of Canada; Marriage - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Parties and movements - 21st century