General Synod debates homosexuality

Title

General Synod debates homosexuality

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

11 Nov 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

The Church of England General Synod has thrown out a call to expel practising homosexuals from the clergy. Includes speeches from the Synod by The Reverend Tony Higton (who had put forward the motion); the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie; and The Reverend Malcolm Johnson on his amended motion. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Robert Runcie; Tony Higton; Malcolm Johnson

Keywords

Clergy; Homosexuality; Church of England; Christianity; General Synod; Sexual behaviour; Bishops

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