VERSION|0.5.1|NAME|David Harper|DATE|1370596219|CONTENT|[blockquote]The CofE&#039;s role in all this has been despicable. It argued strongly against gay marriage, even gaining itself an opt out from it in the legislation. Then, when it became clear that there might be political implications if it opposed it in the Lords, it simply decided to go with the flow.[/blockquote]

The Church of England -- our middle name is &quot;shameless opportunism&quot;.|IP-ADDRESS|172.20.128.250|MODERATIONFLAG|