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Homosexuality a key issue at upcoming world Anglican gathering

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From: AP Online
Date: 19980715
Author:ROBERT BARR Associated Press Writer

ROBERT BARR Associated Press Writer
AP Online
07-15-1998
LONDON (AP) _ A decade after a sharp debate on the ordination of women, the Anglican church is heading for a global conference that could see a fight over the rights of homosexuals.

Though some bishops have ordained openly homosexual priests _ and two gay men had their union blessed last month at an Episcopal church in New Jersey _ other Anglicans regard homosexuality as an abomination and condemn the ordination of gays.

The Lambeth Conference, which begins Saturday in London and is held every 10 years, is the main forum for ...

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