The Associated Press reported yesterday that another effort to allow gays and lesbians to serve as clergy in the Presbyterian Church was defeated on Saturday.
Though I'm an atheist, I did grow up going to church and I eventually became a member of the Presbyterian Church. I haven't been to church in years (hence the atheism), but I am somewhat surprised that the Presbyterians are still dragging their feet on this issue. I thought they were a bit more progressive than that.
The AP story did add this quote: “The tide is turning before our very eyes in understanding that GLBT men and women are loved by God and called to ministry,” said the Rev. Janet Edwards, co-moderator of More Light Presbyterians, which supports changing the ordination standards. “The church is catching up with the love Jesus has for all God’s children.”
I guess not enough of them is catching up with Jesus's love yet.
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