First, was the two times set aside for answering Questions. When I was first on Synod, questions were answered orally in the Synod, with the option of supplementary questions asked on the spot. Some time ago this system was changed, so that the initial answer was provided in written form--which saved time, allowed a more informed follow-up question, and offered an immediate written record.

The motion also stated there would be no proposed change to the Church of England's "doctrine of marriage" and that any changes to the church's Prayers of Love and Faith "should not be contrary to or indicative of a departure from the doctrine of the Church of England."

As The Christian Post previously reported, bishops and pastors will not be required to bless same-sex couples as the prayers are will be "entirely discretionary" under the proposal.

One does not bless what Paul says will disqualify one from the kingdom of God; one instead offers the Good News of God's transforming grace in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6.9-11). Offering such prayers is not only a matter of calling evil good (Isaiah 5.20) in the Church of England but is also an irreparable fracturing of the Anglican Communion.

More than seventy survivors and survivor advocates objected to Ms Munn’s appointment, calling it a conflict of interest. Fifty survivors had asked that their data not be shared with her.

Ms Munn, a former Labour and Co-operative MP who served as a junior minister in the Foreign Office under Gordon Brown, will now provide business continuity for any outstanding ISB matters following its abolition.