Church of England says no to female bishops

By Robert Barr

Associated Press

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 20 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

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The Church of England's governing body blocked a move Tuesday to permit women to serve as bishops in a vote so close it failed to settle the question of female leadership and likely condemned the institution to years more debate on the issue.

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JoeBlow

Far East USA, SC

A bunch of old guys making rules to insure that they keep the power and that they keep the control and that the money continues to roll in.

Is there an organized religion WITHOUT these themes?

7:25 a.m. Nov. 21, 2012
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BYU Papa

Cedar Hills, ut

The problem in most Churches is having a paid ministry. If everyone has work to do then there is less need to have one person in charge of everything. They need a program similar to Relief Society in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. More..

8:40 a.m. Nov. 21, 2012
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Free Agency

Salt Lake City, UT

I don't think it's a good idea to try desperately to keep something together--in this case the Anglican Communion--when it's so clearly splitting apart.

I think it *should* split, into those who have a liberal view when it More..

9:59 a.m. Nov. 21, 2012
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