tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post6975613699240560660..comments2023-05-03T15:53:16.140+01:00Comments on Father Mervyn's Blog: MAKING IT FIT FOR PURPOSE.Father Mervyn Jenningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17053613428222136067noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-42739278693906844882012-11-23T17:03:47.737+00:002012-11-23T17:03:47.737+00:00I seem to remember that the Catholic Adoption Agen...I seem to remember that the Catholic Adoption Agencies have been forced to comply with Government Legislation to allow homosexual couples adopt children. If the Government intervenes on the matter of women in the episcopate as a matter of equality and equal rights, it is not to hard to imagine the Catholic Church could be subject to the same situation. And whilst I would not want this to happen, don't for one moment think that the Government can't force the Catholic Church to comply with any legislation. As I have demonstrated, they have already done so, regretably,However I think it is most unlikely that they will take any action on this matter. Father Mervyn Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053613428222136067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-75208241477308820522012-11-23T10:27:41.267+00:002012-11-23T10:27:41.267+00:00Henry VIII has a lot to answer for even now.Henry VIII has a lot to answer for even now.Morris Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099635989949105753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-13646279888410740832012-11-23T08:00:34.590+00:002012-11-23T08:00:34.590+00:00The problem with the C of E and the Government is ...The problem with the C of E and the Government is simple: the C of E is the Established Church and enjoys this undeserved dominance and financial support. It is effectively the Ministry of Religion. <br />The C of E has allowed the State over centuries to become secular, even with its Bishops sitting in the House of Lords; now the State wants the C of E to become secular, and conform to all its legislation. This must happen - the C of E must match our present society. The Church cannot have its cake and eat it.<br />Luckily, the Catholic Church has been disestablished, even in countries which are predominantly Catholic. In those places the State can't force the Church to fall into line.<br />The women bishops issue is one of equal opportunities; abortion is a woman's right; gay marriage is a civil rights issue...the list goes on.<br />There will be women bishops and gay marriage licensed in the C of E for all these issues are seen through the secular eyes of government. All Clergy swear allegiance to the Queen ( who is the Head of government ) and thereby to parliament. What a pickle the Church is in! Get used to it.<br />Locuste Istenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-517190231106979422012-11-21T19:13:08.357+00:002012-11-21T19:13:08.357+00:00Camerclown will only want bishops who are also ope...Camerclown will only want bishops who are also openly "gay".Morris Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099635989949105753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-38599429829850504332012-11-21T19:10:38.174+00:002012-11-21T19:10:38.174+00:00Another brave soul who makes snide comments from b...Another brave soul who makes snide comments from behind the shelter of anonymity.Morris Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099635989949105753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-4961358704925286592012-11-21T17:52:32.075+00:002012-11-21T17:52:32.075+00:00I'd imagine the PR campaign some of those in f...I'd imagine the PR campaign some of those in favour waged gave some people pause. Paddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112119118958158131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-57153349679106539282012-11-21T17:03:18.169+00:002012-11-21T17:03:18.169+00:00There have been endless meetings about this and an...There have been endless meetings about this and an adequate solution provided in "Consecrated Women". But have the bishops got what it takes to do anything - after all we all know that upon consecration their backbones are removed.<br /><br />Also watch the politicians in Parliament just waiting to pounce. That well known theologian, the Tory David Cameron, has already shown his hand and how long before they threaten the church - don't say it won't happen because the Court has said they have the power to alter church law! Watch this space.Joseph Golightlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4197204543030756767.post-25189395293542248332012-11-21T16:56:52.832+00:002012-11-21T16:56:52.832+00:00Perhaps the two sides are actually now incompatibl...Perhaps the two sides are actually now incompatible. Give in and give up, Father, or get real and move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com