The church is fighting a desperate battle to retain a semblance of unity.

这个教会正不惜一切的奋斗以保留一个团结的假象。

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Freedom of worship meant an undermining of the unity of the church, and the church was the foundation of social order.

信仰自由意味着教会整体的瓦解。因为教会那时是社会秩序的基础。

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We agree that Christ prays for the unity of the church.

我们同意，基督为祂教会的合一祷告。

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As if that were not enough, another dispute threatens the Church's unity - over women bishops.

BBC: Church's division lines drawn up

Obama's aides say he will address the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, his former pastor at the Trinity Unity Church of Christ, in Chicago.

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Dr Philip Giddings, speaking on behalf of the laity, said Dr Williams had worked with "passion and perseverance" for unity within the Church.

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