As reported earlier today on The Lead, the Labour government in the UK has decided to give in, and not pursue expansion the Equality Bill to apply to religious denominations. The provision would not have included clergy. The government’s decision came on the heels of criticism of the provision by the pope.
Since that post was first written we’ve added links to three statements on the provision that have since emerged from: C of E Bishop Scott-Joynt; Lord Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth; and the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu. They all agree with the pope, and muse about natural law and such.
Read the updated post here.