Voting Taking Place on Women Bishops

The transcript discusses the debate within the Church of England regarding the ordination of women bishops. It highlights the division within the church, the arguments for and against the change, and the complex voting process required to pass the legislation. The Synod, consisting of bishops, clergy, and laity, needs a two-thirds majority in each house to approve the measure. While many dioceses support the change, the laity remains divided. The potential outcomes of the vote could either see women bishops by 2014 or delay the issue for several years.

What is the main issue being debated within the Church of England as discussed in the video?

• The role of women in church leadership

• The introduction of new hymns

• The use of modern technology in services

• The construction of new church buildings

What is required for the legislation on women bishops to pass in the Synod?

• A two-thirds majority in each house

• Approval from the Archbishop

• A unanimous vote in all houses

• A simple majority in one house

Which group within the Synod is most uncertain about the decision on women bishops?

• The laity

• The parishioners

• The clergy

• The bishops

What is one potential outcome if the vote favors women bishops?

• The church will split into two factions

• The first women bishops could be appointed by 2014

• The issue will be delayed for 7 to 10 years

• The legislation will be abandoned

What is the sentiment of some church members regarding the delay in appointing women bishops?

• They are indifferent to the outcome

• They prefer to wait indefinitely

• They are impatient for change

• They are content with the current pace