Presbyterian leaders approve gay clergy policy
By PATRICK CONDON (AP)
posted July 8, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS — Presbyterian leaders voted Thursday to allow non-celibate gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy, approving the first of two policy changes that could make their church one of the most gay-friendly major Christian denominations in the U.S.
But the vote isn't a final stamp of approval for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or its more than 2 million members.
Delegates voted during the church's general assembly in Minneapolis, with 53 percent approving the more liberal policy on gay clergy. A separate vote is expected later Thursday on whether to change the church's definition of marriage from between "a man and a woman" to between "two people."
Under current church policy, Presbyterians are only eligible to become clergy, deacons or elders if they are married or celibate. The new policy would strike references to sexuality altogether in favor of candidates committed to "joyful submission to worship of Christ." the rest
PCUSA General Assembly Votes To Drop Ban On Noncelibate Gay and Lesbian Ministers
posted by Pat Dague @ 9:26 PM
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So are they going to ignore scripture that states that Homosexuality goes against God's design? I have nothing against people who are homosexual, I believe they deserve the same treatment that all of us receive, after all we will all be judged in the end according to God's will. They already have the same rights that all of us do. They are allowed to marry, so long as that person is the opposite sex. Marriage is a decision made between a male and female, not a right for any couple who wants it. Two people of the same sex were not designed to be together, it's scientific fact. If they want to choose this lifestyle that's their choice, but they can't force others who don't believe in it to accept it. I, for one, will never recognize homosexual marriage... only because it's not possible, not because of hate.
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