The Bishop of Salisbury, The Right Reverend Nicholas Holtam, wrote recently to Lord Alli of Norbury, who requested that the Bishop clarify his position on the issue of same-sex marriage as a member of the House of Bishops for members of the Upper House. He did so, explaining his belief that marriage is simply a matter of 'stable, faithful, adult, loving' relationships, and that those Christians who opposed the concept of same-sex marriage are like those in ages past who supported slavery and Apartheid - ie, wrong theologically, exegetically and morally.
The MP for Salisbury is John Glen, and he has replied to the Bishop:
"SIR – I was deeply saddened to learn of Bishop Holtam’s letter (May 30). Bishop Holtam is a well-intentioned churchman who has done much for deprived communities in London during his career.
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