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Washington Blade World News  Aug 22 08

World news in brief Anglican leader says gay relationships OK: report By Friday, August 22, 2008 LONDON (AP) — In newly disclosed letters, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams wrote that the Bible doesn't forbid same-sex relationships when there is a commitment similar to traditional marriages, a British newspaper reported this month. The report by the Times of London was the latest development in the controversial issue of how the Anglican church should view homosexuality. Williams has come under intense scrutiny as differing views over whether to accept changes in traditional biblical understanding of same-sex relationships have threatened to split the 77 million-member Anglican Communion. Full story...

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Washington Blade World News  Aug 22 08

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Washington Blade World News  Aug 15 08

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Washington Blade World News  Aug 15 08

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Washington Blade World News  Jun 27 08

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Washington Blade World News  May 02 08

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