C of E cohabitation vote

Title

C of E cohabitation vote

Genre

Interview

TX Date

30 Nov 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:46

Description

Conservative MP Sir Patrick Cormack on today’s General Synod vote by a narrow majority, and despite opposition from the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr George Carey, to take account of a Church of England working party report suggesting living together should no longer be considered a sin, whilst restating its commitment to marriage. Cormack voted for the report to be thrown out completely and explains his reasons and support for Dr Carey’s view. Female interviewer not idnetified.

Contributors

Patrick Cormack

Keywords

Reports; Marriage; Church of England; Christianity; George Carey; Cohabitation

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