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The Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Prince Andrew should be forgiven...

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Arnaquer · 31/05/2022 21:34

I know its the Daily Mail but what the Hell?
The head of on outdated establishment asking for forgiveness for a member of another outdated establishment.
Does he think we are all going soft because of the Jubilee?!

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10872099/Prince-Andrew-forgiven-following-sex-abuse-scandal-Archbishop-Canterbury-suggests.html

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lameasahorse · 02/06/2022 21:40

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IhatMMc · 02/06/2022 21:54

I have read parts of the Bible, I also went to Catholic schools. Neither of those things make me an expert on Christianity obviously, but from what I understand, the Christian religion is based on Jesus dying for sinners, so that their sins could be forgiven. Even murderers, rapists etc, if they repent, can be forgiven. Now in my eyes Prince Andrew hasn't repented and is a horrible, arrogant arsehole. However, part of an archbishop's role is to promote forgiveness, as that is a huge part of Christianity. I think he was asked a question and put on the spot, to be honest. That is all I was saying.

lameasahorse · 02/06/2022 21:55

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Discovereads · 02/06/2022 22:04

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Yes it is part of his job. Promising to issue public exhortations (like preaching forgiveness)is literally something they vow to do when ordained:

“Will you be ready with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrines contrary to God’s word; and to use both publick and private monitions and exhortations, as well to the sick as to the whole, within your Cures, as need shall require and occasion shall be given?”
Answer:
“ I will, the Lord being my helper.”
In the Consecration of Bishops we find these two questions and vows.
“Will you then faithfully exercise yourself in the same holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer, for the true understanding of the same; so as you may be able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome Doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers?
Answer:
I will do so, by the help of God.
Then repeated from the ordination as priest, we find this question and vow.
“Are you ready, with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God’s Word; and both privately and openly call upon and encourage others to do the same?
Answer:
“I am ready, the Lord being my helper.”

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