The Anglican Communion has deep differences over homosexuality – but a process of dialogue, known as ‘via media,’ has helped hold contradictory beliefs together
- Written by Lisa McClain, Professor of History and Gender Studies, Boise State University
Members of the Church of England's Synod, at Church House in central London, on Feb. 9, 2023. James Manning/PA Images via Getty ImagesIn recent years, churches in many Christian denominations have split over LGBTQ+ issues.
In the past six months, hundreds of congregations voted to leave the United Methodist Church over same-sex marriage and...


