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Not holy matrimony.


Dear editor,

Bishop Ronald Ferris's article only makes me want to lash out to strike out wildly or furiously; also used figuratively.

See also: Lash
 at those who are making this a divisive debate.

Basically, the blessing of same-sex relationships as they currently exist is like blessing a home, a dog or a cat or a boat. It is not holy matrimony MATRIMONY. See Marriage. .

I'm sure when General Synod The General Synod is the title of the governing body of some church organizations. Church of England
In the Church of England, General Synod was instituted in 1970 and is the culmination of a process of rediscovering self-government for the Church of England that had
 meets, many will put this hot topic on the back burner Noun 1. back burner - reduced priority; "dozens of cases were put on the back burner"
precedence, precedency, priority - status established in order of importance or urgency; "...
, as they have tried to avoid controversy for years. Their neglect has blown up in their face.

Peter Iveson

Toronto
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Title Annotation:Letters
Author:Iveson, Peter
Publication:Anglican Journal
Article Type:Letter to the Editor
Date:Apr 1, 2004
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