Archbishop Nichols finds the saving grace in gay civil unions

                                                  "You say gay means what now?"

                                    
 
According to the learned Archbishop, gay civil unions are fine because they are not sexual relationships.   This rather startling conclusion does not satisfy the estimable Dr. Oddie, whose reflections may be read here.

Judging from the comments to the estimable Dr. Oddie's article, believers in England feel they have reached a parting of the ways with English secular society over this issue.  From now on, the force of law will lie against belief.

Archbishop Nichols now thinks gay civil unions are fine

                                                                How do you like me now?

As long as adoption is not involved.   The Archbishop's new point of view not only contradicts his own previous statements on the subject, but is in clear opposition to Church teaching.  The estimable Dr. Oddie's reflections here.

UPDATE:  Archbishop Nichols explains himself.