A
group of conservative Anglicans have written a letter on the growing divide in
the Church of England on LGBT issues, warning of a coming rebellion in the face
of what they called the "capitulation to secular values."
"There
are now effectively two expressions of Anglicanism in this country. One has
capitulated to secular values, and one continues to hold the faith 'once
delivered to the saints,'" read the letter published in the Daily Telegraph on
Tuesday.
The
Rev. Gavin Ashenden, the former chaplain to the Queen, and 22 other conservative
Anglicans signed the letter, which speaks of the prospect of a "declaration of
independence" from those in the Church who feel their traditional views on LGBT
issues are being marginalized.
