Des, Edinburgh says that the Church is not above the law,
I agree, but it is not above the Bible either. The word of God is what the Church {the people who are Christians} must stand by whatever. The word of God does not change with the times . Neither does the God we worship. Romans chpt 1

Mrs Margaret Elward, Bridgend, Glam

Wasn't aware that taxpayers did fund it.

If the bible is the word of god then they are sinners, and they wiil be welcomed as christians. Like many others they may fail as christians and will still be welcomed. The sin isn't.

If you do not believe it is the word of God why bother.

John, Tiverton,

The Christian church does not have a monopoly on discrimination. Like all faiths, there is much that is good about its belief and practices and parts that are by our current standards less acceptable. However, I do not see evidence that a secularist approach in society is any more successful.

isobel, plymouth,

I think that schism over the gay issue is now inevitable. The press release over this issue has come from the gay lobby. They seek to provoke clarity. Clarity will split the church into those who believe the Bible and those who believe only parts of it.

Terry Hamblin, Bournemouth,

As always, the Christian church leads the field in discrimination against all who disagree with its dogma - following up with a witch-hunt designed to damage and discredit. Just like it has been since the middle ages. Who needs them ?

Sean, Coventry, UK

I wasn't aware that the tax payer funded the church.

Allison, Midlands,

Why should two men who love each other be treated like social outcasts by the Church? The Church is not above the law, no matter how it chooses to interpret the texts it considers sacred.

If the Church continues to treat whomever it chooses unfavourably, why should taxpayers continue to fund it?

Des, Edinburgh,

I''m not homophobic. I believe in equality under the law for those who are gay. A solemn ceremony, tax breaks for the partnership, pension and inheritance equalities - all fine!

But MARRIAGE is between a man and a woman, so why disrespect what heteros value. Remember, respect is a two way street!

Mike Hart, London, England