The Church of England is to vote on
creating an official ‘baptism-style’ service to celebrate when
transgender Christians change sex.
The controversial motion has dismayed traditionalists, who say the Bible teaches that gender is God-given.
But
liberals said vicars have been forced to devise unofficial services to
welcome sex-change worshipers and the Church should demonstrate its
unambiguous acceptance of transsexuals.
The motion will be debated by the General
Synod in July and comes at a highly sensitive time for bishops, who are
struggling to prevent a major split over same-sex marriage.
Conservative
Synod member Andrea Williams, director of pressure group Christian
Concern, said: ‘It is unclear why we are even debating this issue.
‘We are sensitive to people who feel uncomfortable with their sex, but Christian teaching is that God made us man and woman.
‘The Church should help people to see the beauty of their God-given sex instead of confusing them.’
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