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Calling people knowledgeable about C of E

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thatbags Tue 23-Dec-14 16:47:10

Rather than clog up a different thread that is not really about what I want to ask here, I've started this new one.

What I want to know, please, is who elects the bishops who then elect the bishops who have voting seats in the House of Lords? Thank you in anticipation.

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rosequartz Wed 24-Dec-14 14:53:12

Hadn't finished: or changed, unless it to fast track women bishops

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Lilygran Wed 24-Dec-14 15:41:14

There are other members of the HoL who are there because they represent a particular faith or denomination. I reiterate: the bishops are not the problem! I agree with rosequartz that they have experience relevant to being there, as good as anyone's and undoubtedly more deserving than someone who has simply given a lot of money to the party in power or has been an adviser (well paid) to a minister. Better to make a start with them, surely. Better still, to move to a wholly elected upper house as soon as possible. I wonder if some of the posters on this thread really know what's going on!

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Mishap Wed 24-Dec-14 18:07:33

Does anyone really know what is going on? What happens behind the scenes in the dirty game of politics is exactly that - behind the scenes.

The HoL is undemocratic and needs to be reformed. If some bishops, under a reformed system, finish up with the right to be there it should be for the same reasons as any other member - not on the basis of their religion.

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