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A letter has recently been sent to the College of Bishops, expressing concerns about the legal and synodical processes for the authorisation of "Prayers of Love and Faith".

This 'thing' kept the measure simple and put the detail of the 'deal' in two documents - the Declaration itself and a statutory Code of Practice, both the creation of the House of Bishops. This by-passed the usual synodical scrutiny - leaving Synod to vote on the principle rather than the detail of the 'deal' - which they did successfully in July 2014.

First, was the two times set aside for answering Questions. When I was first on Synod, questions were answered orally in the Synod, with the option of supplementary questions asked on the spot. Some time ago this system was changed, so that the initial answer was provided in written form--which saved time, allowed a more informed follow-up question, and offered an immediate written record.

The motion also stated there would be no proposed change to the Church of England's "doctrine of marriage" and that any changes to the church's Prayers of Love and Faith "should not be contrary to or indicative of a departure from the doctrine of the Church of England."

As The Christian Post previously reported, bishops and pastors will not be required to bless same-sex couples as the prayers are will be "entirely discretionary" under the proposal.