[Andrew Symes] Shared Conversations: a snapshot of the C of E, and a pointer to the future?

The meeting, which took place in the comfortable environment of High Leigh conference centre, began with welcomes (including a message by video from David Porter, the leader of the programme), and then careful explanation by the team of facilitators of the protocols on how to listen and speak respectfully..
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In our group of nine we had a discussion on “how does Scripture influence your approach to sexuality?” One of the central ”˜rules’ which was gently but firmly and consistently enforced by the facilitators was that at all times we were to preface a statement by “in my view”, or “for me”¦”. We could not for example say “the Bible says”¦” or “Jesus teaches that”¦”, or “the church has always believed”¦” ”“ because it was assumed that in this discussion there are no truths, just different and equally valid interpretations and viewpoints.

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2 comments on “[Andrew Symes] Shared Conversations: a snapshot of the C of E, and a pointer to the future?

  1. dwstroudmd+ says:

    Clearly the TEc PLAY’em BOOK 2.0

    Having given up the Holy Ghost, the spiralling descent must accelerate and the TEc-ite gathering become fully actualized in the coE.

    Sounds like they were pleasantly banal, too.

    See here: http://gafcon.org/2016/03/09/the-anglican-church-of-kenya-will-not-participate-in-the-upcoming-acc-meeting/

  2. Milton says:

    They reveal more than they intend or know about their heart:
    [blockquote]In our group of nine we had a discussion on “how does Scripture influence your approach to sexuality?”[/blockquote]

    Scripture should shape and determine a Christian’s approach to sexuality, not merely “influence” it.