Monday, February 23, 2015

Marriage Equality in PCUSA

The Presbyterian Church (USA)/PCUSA is inching forward towards marriage equality.  Currently, in the Book of Order marriage is defined as between "one man and one woman." The General Assembly passed a modifier, which included these words: "unique commitment between two people”.

Having passed General Assembly, Presbyteries are now voting on this change.  Out of 172 Presbyteries, 60 have voted affirmatively, and 20 + have voted in the negative.

Here's a link to the vote: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/02/23/Gay-unions-getting-nod-in-voting-by-Presbyterian-Church-U-S-A/stories/201502230007

What do you think?

Pax!

Pastor B
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  1. grannyblbFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Where did my comment go? God asks us to love the sinner, not the sin. The Bible is clear on sexual behavior. I wonder if those who changed the Book of Order can read. I love our congregation and don't plan to leave it unless there is blatant promotion of same sex marriage (of which there is no such thing). When the Cuba mission no longer is tied to the Dept of Treasury or the hierarchy of our church, I will drop my membership.

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