Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality
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Anglican theological controversy
Christian doctrinal position
LGBT-related religious doctrine
religious ethical teaching
sexual ethics doctrine
Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality encompasses the diverse, often contested doctrinal and pastoral positions within the global Anglican family regarding same-sex relationships, sexual ethics, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the life and ministry of the church.
All labels observed (1)
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| Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality Context triple: [Resolution I.10, relatedTo, Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality]
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Anglican Communion mission priorities
Anglican Communion mission priorities are the shared global goals and focus areas that guide the Anglican Communion’s evangelism, social justice, development, and reconciliation work across its member churches.
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Anglicanorum coetibus
Anglicanorum coetibus is a 2009 apostolic constitution issued by Pope Benedict XVI that created personal ordinariates to allow groups of Anglicans to enter into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving elements of their liturgical and spiritual patrimony.
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Anglican authorities
Anglican authorities were the leadership and governing bodies of the Church of England, including bishops and ecclesiastical officials, who oversaw doctrine, worship, and church discipline.
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The Anglican Spirit
The Anglican Spirit is a theological work by former Archbishop of Canterbury Michael Ramsey that explores the distinctive ethos, history, and spirituality of Anglicanism.
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Complementary Norms for Anglicanorum coetibus
The Complementary Norms for Anglicanorum coetibus are detailed canonical regulations issued by the Vatican to govern the structure, life, and pastoral activity of Personal Ordinariates established for former Anglicans entering into full communion with the Catholic Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality Target entity description: Anglican Communion teaching on homosexuality encompasses the diverse, often contested doctrinal and pastoral positions within the global Anglican family regarding same-sex relationships, sexual ethics, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the life and ministry of the church.
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A.
Anglican Communion mission priorities
Anglican Communion mission priorities are the shared global goals and focus areas that guide the Anglican Communion’s evangelism, social justice, development, and reconciliation work across its member churches.
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B.
Anglicanorum coetibus
Anglicanorum coetibus is a 2009 apostolic constitution issued by Pope Benedict XVI that created personal ordinariates to allow groups of Anglicans to enter into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving elements of their liturgical and spiritual patrimony.
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C.
Anglican authorities
Anglican authorities were the leadership and governing bodies of the Church of England, including bishops and ecclesiastical officials, who oversaw doctrine, worship, and church discipline.
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D.
The Anglican Spirit
The Anglican Spirit is a theological work by former Archbishop of Canterbury Michael Ramsey that explores the distinctive ethos, history, and spirituality of Anglicanism.
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E.
Complementary Norms for Anglicanorum coetibus
The Complementary Norms for Anglicanorum coetibus are detailed canonical regulations issued by the Vatican to govern the structure, life, and pastoral activity of Personal Ordinariates established for former Anglicans entering into full communion with the Catholic Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Anglican theological controversy
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Christian doctrinal position ⓘ LGBT-related religious doctrine ⓘ religious ethical teaching ⓘ sexual ethics doctrine ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
LGBTQ+ inclusion in church life
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blessing of same-sex unions ⓘ homosexual acts ⓘ ordination of openly gay clergy ⓘ same-sex marriage in church ⓘ same-sex relationships ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Anglican tradition
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interpretation of the Bible ⓘ reason and experience ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
doctrinal diversity
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global disagreement ⓘ ongoing controversy ⓘ pastoral diversity ⓘ tension between provinces ⓘ |
| commonlyDescribedAs |
a first-order issue by some provinces
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a matter affecting the unity of the Communion ⓘ a second-order or adiaphora issue by other provinces ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
disciplinary practices
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ecumenical implications ⓘ official Communion-level statements ⓘ pastoral guidelines ⓘ provincial-level doctrines ⓘ |
| hasConsequence |
creation of alternative Anglican networks
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impaired communion between some provinces ⓘ realignment within global Anglicanism ⓘ |
| hasKeyDocument |
Anglican Covenant drafts
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Lambeth Conference 1998 Resolution I.10 ⓘ Primates’ Meeting communiqués ⓘ
linked to:
Primates’ Meeting
Windsor Report (2004) ⓘ statements of the Anglican Consultative Council ⓘ |
| includesView |
LGBTQ+ persons should be fully included in all ministries
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celibacy is required of gay and lesbian Christians ⓘ committed same-sex relationships can be morally acceptable ⓘ homosexual practice is incompatible with Scripture ⓘ lifelong heterosexual marriage is the only proper context for sexual relations ⓘ openly gay and partnered persons may be ordained ⓘ same-sex couples may be married in church ⓘ same-sex unions may be blessed in church ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Instruments of Communion
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Lambeth Conference 1998 Resolution I.10 ⓘ Lambeth Conference resolutions ⓘ
linked to:
Lambeth Conference
Western Anglican provincial developments ⓘ global South Anglican perspectives ⓘ provincial synod decisions ⓘ |
| provokes |
debates about biblical authority
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debates about ecclesial discipline and communion ⓘ debates about human dignity and rights ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Anglicanism ⓘ |
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