Report to the House of Bishops on homosexuality

"In the summer of 1986 the Standing Committee of the House of Bishops asked the Board for Social Responsibility to set up a working party to advise the House of Bishops on questions concerning homosexuality and lesbiansim. ... 1. To review current thinking about the nature and practice of homosexuality and lesbianism and how the Churches have responded to these matters. 2. To consider the method and content of Christian theology and ethics as they relate to these issues. 3. To advise the House of Bishops how to handle homosexuality matters in the Church of England"--Pref.