Churchgoers in almost 300 parishes that disapprove of women priests may take advantage of Pope Benedict XVI’s offer to change denomination if their “flying bishops” lead the way.
“Flying bishops”, who provide “episcopal oversight” to parishes that cannot accept women priests.
Opposition to evolutionary theories is still “a litmus test of faithfulness” for some Christian movements, the Church will admit. It will say that such attitudes owe much to a fear of perceived threats to Christianity.
The comments are included on a Church of England website promoting the views of Charles Darwin to be launched on Monday.
The damning study criticises the policies of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown for focusing ‘intently’ on minority beliefs whilst neglecting the Anglican faith.
It also accuses Labour of ignoring the breakdown in society and failing to recognise the Church’s potential contribution to public affairs.