Normally you would think that 2 Corinthians 6:14 (do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers) might be a consideration for a Christian (yes, I know he’s a vicar, but we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt) getting hitched but, in this case, Rev Andrew Cain is marrying another man, so 2 Corinthians 6:14 is the least of his worries.
From here:
Vicar marries atheist in same-sex wedding
Rev Andrew Cain has defied Church of England rules banning its clergy from marrying same-sex partners.
He is one of only two vicars to have had a same-sex wedding since the law allowing gay men and lesbians to marry came into force in England and Wales in March this year.
Rev Cain told Jeremy Vine that he found the service “surprisingly moving” and the day was “very special”.
So I ask myself, “What is the difference between a homosexual Vicar, and an a godless homosexual atheist?”
I can think of nothing.
Precisely. At least they will have a shared worldview!
What a scandal for the Church which is supposed to be a defender of the Faith and the authority of Scripture. This so-called Reverend should be defrocked and not be allowed to return until he has made a public confession and a promise to adhere to the vows he made at his ordination.
Until the Anglican Communion takes positive steps to deal with apostate clergy at ALL levels it will continue its slide into apostasy.
The COE seems to be an apostate church.