Historic wander hailed by gay rights activists could result in sanctions from 80 million-strong global Anglican communion
Scottish Anglicans hold voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry in church. The historic wander sets the church on a potential collision course with the global Anglican communion and risks fracture within its own ranks.
The vote at the Scottish Episcopal church general synod makes it the first Anglican church in the UK to allow same-sex weddings, with the first ceremony likely to take location this autumn. Related: 'Honour love whatever package it comes in': LGBT Christians on the synod vote Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com