Bishop defends transsexual curate

Newton · 09-24-2005

The Bishop of Hereford has defended the decision to ordain a transsexual woman as a priest.

Assistant curate Sarah Jones, 43, from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, was born as Colin Jones and spent the first 33 years of her life living as a man.

Evangelical group Evangelical Alliance said there was no "Christian acknowledgement" of gender realignment.

But the Reverend Anthony Priddis said Ms Jones - who is due to be ordained on Saturday - was "made and loved by God".

What's important is that she's a person made by god, loved by god and given gifts by god who feels that she's called to be a priest

Ms Jones was a "superb candidate" who had the gender realignment surgery "many years ago - long before she explored the possibility of being ordained", Mr Priddis said.

The issue of gender dysphoria was "understood a lot more clearly in this 21st century as we understand lots of things more clearly", he said.

"Gender realignment surgery helps address that issue and it's about bringing mind and body into wholeness.

"I see this as something restorative and healing.

"What's important is that she's a person made by God, loved by God and given gifts by God who feels that she's called to be a priest and that's a call that's been checked out by the church rigorously."

'Perpetuating illusion'

But Don Horrocks, of the Evangelical Alliance, said the bible made it "absolutely clear that God created human beings as male and female".

"Therefore there is absolutely no Christian acknowledgement of the 21st century human idea that it's possible somehow for a person to take charge of their own destiny and to decide what their own sexuality is," he added.

"Someone who does that... is therefore actually perpetuating an illusion or masquerading and any Christian is clearly not going to be supportive of someone who purports to be what they're not."

Mr Priddis said the condition of gender dysphoria was recognised in the NHS and in law.

"Those who suffer from it need help in order to be able to move to that wholeness which we, as Christians, want for everyone."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...cs/4277176.stm

Trev · 09-24-2005

Too fucking weird!

I think it's strange how this comes along just as the Vatican bans homosexual priests...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4276912.stm

Winetalk.com · 09-24-2005

thanks God it ain't OUR Bishop from AEBN

Trev · 09-24-2005

I think too much is being put into gender and sexuality!

It's the straight priests fiddling with the choirboys.

gonzo · 09-25-2005

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Originally Posted by Winetalk.com

thanks God it ain't OUR Bishop from AEBN

Hes busy planting fig trees.

Evil Chris · 09-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Winetalk.com

thanks God it ain't OUR Bishop from AEBN

Speaking of him.... where has he been? Haven't seen him here in ages.

Trev · 09-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Evil Chris

Speaking of him.... where has he been? Haven't seen him here in ages.

Erm:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Hes busy planting fig trees

Maybe you know what that means....

Newton · 09-24-2005

Is there any other kind?

09-24-2005	#1
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Bishop defends transsexual curate The Bishop of Hereford has defended the decision to ordain a transsexual woman as a priest. Assistant curate Sarah Jones, 43, from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, was born as Colin Jones and spent the first 33 years of her life living as a man. Evangelical group Evangelical Alliance said there was no "Christian acknowledgement" of gender realignment. But the Reverend Anthony Priddis said Ms Jones - who is due to be ordained on Saturday - was "made and loved by God". What's important is that she's a person made by god, loved by god and given gifts by god who feels that she's called to be a priest Ms Jones was a "superb candidate" who had the gender realignment surgery "many years ago - long before she explored the possibility of being ordained", Mr Priddis said. The issue of gender dysphoria was "understood a lot more clearly in this 21st century as we understand lots of things more clearly", he said. "Gender realignment surgery helps address that issue and it's about bringing mind and body into wholeness. "I see this as something restorative and healing. "What's important is that she's a person made by God, loved by God and given gifts by God who feels that she's called to be a priest and that's a call that's been checked out by the church rigorously." 'Perpetuating illusion' But Don Horrocks, of the Evangelical Alliance, said the bible made it "absolutely clear that God created human beings as male and female". "Therefore there is absolutely no Christian acknowledgement of the 21st century human idea that it's possible somehow for a person to take charge of their own destiny and to decide what their own sexuality is," he added. "Someone who does that... is therefore actually perpetuating an illusion or masquerading and any Christian is clearly not going to be supportive of someone who purports to be what they're not." Mr Priddis said the condition of gender dysphoria was recognised in the NHS and in law. "Those who suffer from it need help in order to be able to move to that wholeness which we, as Christians, want for everyone." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...cs/4277176.stm __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

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Trev Cunty Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,150	Re: Bishop defends transsexual curate Too fucking weird! I think it's strange how this comes along just as the Vatican bans homosexual priests... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4276912.stm __________________ Sucks to be you.

09-24-2005	#3
Winetalk.com Prostate Examiner I quoff fine wine at corkd.com Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: good 'ole USA Posts: 21,018	Re: Bishop defends transsexual curate thanks God it ain't OUR Bishop from AEBN __________________ why dogs sniff each other butts?

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Trev Cunty Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,150	Re: Bishop defends transsexual curate I think too much is being put into gender and sexuality! It's the straight priests fiddling with the choirboys. __________________ Sucks to be you.

09-24-2005	#8
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: Bishop defends transsexual curate Is there any other kind? __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD

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