Gay man may be selected as Anglican bishop

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Gay man may be selected as Anglican bishop

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8876.html
9/1/2008

Sources close to the selection process for the next Anglican Bishop of Bangor in Wales have revealed that a prominent gay man is on the shortlist.

While the names under consideration are secret, the revelation that respected theologian Dr Jeffrey John is being considered has outraged conservative Anglicans.

Dr John was forced to step down as Bishop of Reading in 2003 by the Archbishop of Canterbury after conservative Anglicans objected to the fact that he was in a gay relationship.