Lambeth Palace said the Archbishop\u2019s views are his own, and are not the official stance of the Church of England. A statement said: \u201cHe (Archbishop Justin) has been honest that his thinking has evolved over the years through much prayer and theological reflection \u2013 particularly through the Living in Love and Faith process \u2013 and he now holds this view sincerely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe Church of England Evangelical Council said Welby\u2019s statement indicated his view that: \u201cSexual intimacy is no longer limited to marriage\u201d, \u201csexual intimacy in gay relationships is ok\u201d, and that \u201cthe church should bless sexual relations outside of marriage\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
It called the statement \u201cdevastating\u201d, saying it marked \u201ca clear departure from the doctrine of the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and every other major Christian denomination across the world believe\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(The) Revd Dr Andrew Goddard, a member of the Council, said that \u201csuch significantly erroneous statements as these from no less than the Archbishop of Canterbury, unless swiftly followed by an apology and correction, can only add further to the widespread erosion of trust and growing sense of disbelief, betrayal, deception, anger and despair now felt across much of the Church of England\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And (the) Revd Matthew Roberts, former Moderator of Synod of the International Presbyterian Church and co-author of the Greater Love declaration, commented: \u201cThe Archbishop of Canterbury, having stated that he denies the doctrine of the Church of England, has a duty to resign.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Church of England Evangelical Council said it marked \u201ca clear departure from the doctrine of the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and every other major Christian denomination across the world believe\u201d. https:\/\/t.co\/u5HqzdbwzY<\/a><\/p>— The Christian Institute (@christianorguk) October 25, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>