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The Anglican Diocese of Sydney has adopted a new doctrinal statement on gender identity at its annual Synod this week that continues to direct transgender …

“As a principal I’m highly aware of the disturbing mental health statistics for those who are trans or gender diverse… these aren’t just numbers. They represent real people who deserve our support.”

“The religious rhetoric is especially harmful for the most vulnerable members within the LGBTIQ community – gay men and women of colour and transgender people.”

“Because the federal government has changed its definition of marriage, the policy makes clear the church’s doctrine of marriage has not changed and that property use scenarios relate only to man and woman marriage.”

He described the behaviour of churches during the campaign as “callous and un-Christ-like”.

The Anglican Church in Western Australia has voted to support same-sex relationship recognition legislation, with the motion approved by a majority of over two-thirds. Reverend …