Exclusive: George Carey’s position in stark contrast to that of current head of C of E and that of Islam and the Catholic church
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George Carey, the former archbishop of Canterbury, has urged Church of England bishops in the House of Lords to back a parliamentary bill on assisted dying, saying that in the past “church leaders have often shamefully resisted change”.
The 26 bishops should “be on the side of those who … want a dignified, compassionate end to their lives”, Lord Carey told the Guardian.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: George Carey’s position in stark contrast to that of current head of C of E and that of Islam and the Catholic churchUK politics live – latest updatesGeorge Carey, the former archbishop of Canterbury, has urged Church of England bishops in the House of Lords to back a parliamentary bill on assisted dying, saying that in the past “church leaders have often shamefully resisted change”.The 26 bishops should “be on the side of those who … want a dignified, compassionate end to their lives”, Lord Carey told the Guardian. Continue reading…