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Book SynopsisIs it theologically possible to hold that God's blessing can rest upon sexually-active same-sex relationships and same-sex marriages? Is it therefore legitimate for the Church of England to bless them? This study carefully examines the papers on blessing by Walter Moberly and Isabelle Hamley, produced for the Church of England's General Synod in July 2023, then explores the pattern for God's blessing, as found in Scripture. The principles are more widely applicable. Martin Davie concludes that if such prayers of blessing were to be authorised, it would mean deciding that God's rejection of same-sex unions no longer applies.
Table of ContentsWITH GOD'S APPROVAL? A theological exploration of blessing same-sex couples, in dialogue with Walter Moberly and Isabelle Hamley Part I: An introduction to the papers by Walter Moberly and Isabelle Hamley Part II: A critical examination of the papers by Moberly and Hamley Part III: A biblical theology of blessing, and why it rules out the blessing of same-sex relationships Conclusion In summary
