Church of Norway votes in favour of homosexuals in ordained ministry
by Maria Mackay
Sunday, November 18, 2007

The Lutheran Church of Norway voted last Friday to allow members in same-sex partnerships to serve in ordained ministry.

The vote came towards the end of a difficult week of debate on the issue during the Church’s General Synod, held last Tuesday to Saturday.

The Church remains deeply divided over homosexuality, with many feeling that the acceptance of homosexuals in the clergy goes against Scripture. the rest

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