The Lambeth Conference, gender and sexuality

Methuen, C. (2020) The Lambeth Conference, gender and sexuality. Theology, 123(2), pp. 84-94. (doi: 10.1177/0040571X19894841)

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Abstract

On the basis of the Lambeth Conference resolutions, this article traces discussions of marriage and divorce, polygamy, contraception and sexual relationships, the role of women and homosexuality and same-sex relationships at the Lambeth Conferences from 1888 to 1998. It demonstrates a growing awareness among the Anglican bishops of the role of culture in defining approaches to human sexuality and marriage, and of the complex reality of human relationships. As the bishops’ understanding changed and developed, they sometimes confirmed, but often amended, the responses of Lambeth Conferences.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:No
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Methuen, Professor Charlotte
Authors: Methuen, C.
Subjects:B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BX Christian Denominations
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Theology and Religious Studies
Journal Name:Theology
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:0040-571X
ISSN (Online):2044-2696
Published Online:08 March 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 The Author
First Published:First published in Theology 123(2): 84-94
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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