N.J. Diocese Expresses Regret for 'Pain Suffered' by Homosexuals
By Lillian Kwon
Christian Post Reporter
Tue, Mar. 06 2007

The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey approved a resolution expressing "its deepest regret for the pain and anguish suffered by our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters, their families, and friends, due to the adoption of Resolution B033."

Resolution B033 was adopted at the Episcopal Church's 2006 General Convention which resolved to "exercise restraint" by not consecrating candidates whose manner of life presents a challenge to the wider church.

New Jersey's resolution was passed on March 3 just weeks after the wider Anglican Communion gave the Episcopal Church on ultimatum to not consecrate another gay bishop or authorize official prayers for gay couples. Otherwise, they will face a reduced role in the Anglican family. the rest