Justin Welby says he was “a bit thick” to oppose same-sex relationships. But I think he’s abandoned biblical teaching
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Rev Dr Ian Paul2025-07-02T07:57:00
Justin Welby has once again waded into the Church of England’s debate on same-sex relationships, now claiming his previous views were due to him being “a bit thick”. Rev Ian Paul says Welby has left the CofE more divided than ever
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