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 I Won't Quit, Says bBshop in Drug Row!
Posted by FoM on August 29, 1999 at 21:06:18 PT
Source: Electronic Telegraph
THE Bishop of Edinburgh has defended his outspoken views on drug taking, homosexuality and promiscuity and dismissed calls for his resignation. 
In a letter to all clergy in his diocese, the Most Rev Richard Holloway said that he had responsibility to "encourage theological reflection upon the challenging issues of the day". Last week, a group of traditionalist priests within the Scottish Episcopal Church accused the bishop of contradicting Christian belief.In response, Bishop Holloway said in his letter: "I believe that I represent a considerable body of people who have left the Church. There is a Church in exile out there, consisting of good people who have left us because they can no longer believe the Church's doctrine or ethics as traditionally interpreted."In his book, Godless Morality, Bishop Holloway says promiscuity may not be immoral and that religion should not feature in debates on ethics. He also calls for the legalisation of cannabis and champions the cause of homosexuals. Two weeks ago he admitted to experimenting with marijuana and called for a Royal Commission to consider its decriminalisation.Bishop Holloway, 65, yesterday conducted a confirmation service in the Borders town of Duns where the rector, the Rev Chris Martin, had questioned the bishop's suitability to remain in his post. Mr Martin said: "His behaviour is not helpful for those of us who are responsible for ministering the Gospel to our parishioners."Monday 30 August 1999© Copyright of Telegraph Group Limited 1999. Cannabis No More Harmful Than Alcohol - 8/19/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread2556.shtml
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