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It is a “sad day for the Church of England,” Christian evangelist Franklin Graham said Tuesday following news of the church opting to hold experimental services to bless same-sex couples.
“It’s a sad day for the Church of England,” Graham began, explaining that “any decision that goes against the Word of God is wrong—even if it’s called a trial.”
“The Church of England decided to go forward with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. We need to pray for the Church around the world to return to the firm foundation of God’s Word,” he added.
It’s a sad day for the Church of England. Any decision that goes against the Word of God is wrong—even if it’s called a trial. The Church of England decided to go forward with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. We need to pray for the Church around the world to return…
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 21, 2023
Graham’s plea follows news of the General Synod supporting a plan to hold services devoted to blessing homosexual couples, albeit on an experimental basis.
Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples#Synod https://t.co/5AC5CQkd3u
— General Synod (@synod) November 15,
