Episcopalians to Discuss Blessings for Gay Marriages at General Convention

Blessings of same-sex marriage and removal of an informal ban on gay bishops are expected to be the top items at the upcoming 10-day meeting of the Episcopal General Convention, which starts Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif. Since the 2006 General Convention in Columbus, Ohio, the number of states that have legalized same-sex marriage has increased to six. Bishops from those six states - Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Iowa and Connecticut - have put forth a resolution asking a "generous and flexible response" to same-sex couples seeking to be wed in these states, according to Religion News Service. Full Story from The Washington Times

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