Victorian prudery is alive and well. Sex between informed, consenting adults cannot be sinful. The only real sin is harming others. No harm, no sin. It's not adultery if you have permission to do it.

Joe, Winchester,

I can't believe how many people are defending the lady.

She lied; had extra-marital sex; doesn't think it was wrong and isn't sorry for it (no repentence) - but for most here this kind of morality is fine!

Simply underlines how far secular values have drifted from Christian ones.

Nathan, Inverness, UK

A consenting adult breaking no law - what business is it of anyone?
Hopefully she will now see the the way, the light and the truth and become an atheist.
She got off lightly - Sharia law would have her stoned to death.

Carl, Jarrow, UK

I agree with the church's reaction but also with Simon, from London's comments about the Bishop of Southwark's appalling behaviour which was left unpunished. Total hypocrisy & institutional sexism.
Can you imagine if it was a black vicar & a white bishop?

Victoria, London, UK

What ever happened to grace and forgiveness? It makes it sound as if there's not much room for sinners in the C of E.

Jon, London,

There's probably no god. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.

Chris Hall, London, UK

Come on, this isn't being a good role model. There always comes a moment when you choose whether to give into temptation or not. She knew she was risking losing her job and home when she booked the holiday. Forgive Tess? Yes. Let her keep her job? No

Andy Barnes, Reading, UK

She obviously has issues as she has admitted. Perhaps a dose of forgiveness or at least the granting of one last chance might have been a better show of Christian mores. Any how she'll probably make a great RE teacher.

Kevin, London,

Those people who do not claim the bible to have authority over their lives are welcome to live as they please within the law. Those who preach the bible's message to others must face the consequences if they behave as this vicar did. This is a very serious matter and she had to go.

David, Sutton, UK

Come on - life and hypocrisy go hand in hand - why pick on religion? If the church failed to be consistent with its own ethics, even if you don't like them, that would be hypocritical too. I don't know the details of the case - and neither do you - so lets avoid the tired old hypocrisy line!

Kenneth, Porlcok, UK

It's Hearsay, not Heresy...

David Troon, Scargill, Scotland

I agree with Des, she should not be sentenced. Her actions will probably bring the youth back to hear her preach. Imagine the ,hic, fun.

Brian P O Cinneide, eThekwini, Afrika Borwa

In recent memory, the Bishop of Southwark got very drunk, broke into a car and was found throwing childrens' toys. He kept his high-profile job.
This young woman, a junior cleric, broke no law and injured no third party. She been fired, loosing her home in the process no doubt.

Simon, London,

I know that religion and hypocrisy go hand in hand; but Mrs Davies has committed no crime. I cannot see why she should be hounded out of her job.

Des, Edinburgh,