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The decision was reached after debate at the church's General Synod in Edinburgh, requiring the backing of two-thirds of the houses of Bishops, Clergy and Laity.
The Bishop of Edinburgh Dr John Armes said the decision would “protect the consciences both of those who believe that they must not - and of those who believe that they must - offer God’s blessing on a marriage of a same-sex couple”.
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