The Episcopalian/Anglican Church is widely divided over their views of homosexuality. The ECUSA's Presiding Bishop has equated homosexuality with allowing Gentiles in the early church, stating, "There was never a time when all members of Israel or of the Christian Church agreed on all major matters."
In general the differences in the opinion seem to be geographical. For instance, Anglican groups in North America, Central America, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand and Southern Africa tend to lean toward an inclusive view of homosexuality. However, a majority of Anglican churches in Africa (where a major number of Anglican churches are located) and the West Indies hold that the Bible states that homosexuality is a sin, and they are threatening to leave the Anglican Church if the church continues to condone homosexual behavior.
Meanwhile, the Church of England has the view that marriage is something to be held between a man and a woman, but does acknowledge that many members of the congregation may be homosexual. They accept homosexuals into the church, and work against the fear, discrimination, or condemnation of homosexuals. The church will not allow homosexuals to be members of clergy nor will they bless same sex unions.
