London CNN —Single people should be honored as much as couples and families, the Church of England has said, pointing to Jesus’ own single status.
The report’s suggestion to “honour” singleness is another deviation from the church’s traditional teachings of heterosexual marriage.
While same-sex couples cannot be married by the church, a vote earlier this year favored blessing their marriage.
“(The report reveals) that the shape of family changes through our lives,” Butler said.
“It further shows that there is no one best shape, except that loving long term relationships are absolutely key for us all to flourish.”