Pcusa stance on homosexuality
New PC(USA) policy could demand pastors to be LGBTQ-affirming
Members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted on Wednesday to add gender self and sexual orientation to a list of protected classes in the denomination’s constitution. The change requires candidates for ordination to be vetted for their commitment to guarantee church participation and representation to protected classes and was approved The Office of the General Assembly listed passing the policy as one of the most significant things commissioners did at the General Assembly Council June July 4 in Salt Lake Urban area, Utah. The policy is set to be sent to presbyteries for ratification.
What did those for and against the change say? There was significant debate on the proposal before it passed, the Office of the General Assembly reported. Those in favor of the proposal said they wanted to assist the denomination’s current stance on individuals who determine as LGBTQ. Those against the proposal said the policy would exclude from ordination those who perform not affirm LGBTQ lifestyles. The PC(USA) is known for allowing in
PCUSA approves amendment barring discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity
Presbyterian Church (USA) has approved an amendment to its constitution that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The LGBT advocacy collective Covenant Network of Presbyterians announced Wednesday the corridor of Amendment A in a statement posted to the PC(USA) 's official website through the Presbyterian News Service.
Amendment A amended the PC(USA) Book of Order to include gender identity and sexual orientation to the antidiscrimination expression found in F, which read in part that "God unites persons through baptism regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, disability, geography, or theological conviction."
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Initially passed at the th PC(USA) General Assembly last year, the amendment needed to receive yes votes from at least 84 of the denomination's presbyteries.
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Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Presbyterian Church (USA)
BACKGROUND
With its roots in the 16th century teachings of John Calvin, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) boasts million members who participate in more than 10, congregations across the country. The largest Presbyterian organization in the country, the denomination was formed in when the southern-based Presbyterian Church in the U.S. (PCUS) joined the northern-based United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (UPCUSA) to form a available entity. The Presbyterian Church (USA) remains distinct from the Presbyterian Church in America, which tends toward less inclusive policies.
The Presbyterian mention derives from the Greek word for “elders” – lay leaders who administer the church and are chosen by its congregants. According to the denomination’s web site, elders work closely with clergy to, “exercise leadership, government, and discipline and hold responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large.” Elders serve at every level of leadership from “sessions,” which govern a single church, to “presb
PCUSA to require clergy candidates to be asked their stance on LGBT issues
The Presbyterian Church (USA) will require ordination candidates to be asked about their views on LGBT issues, a move critics claim will discriminate against biblically-grounded theological conservatives.
A majority of PCUSA presbyteries, or regional bodies, acquire approved Amendment C, which changes Gb of the Book of Order to require candidates to be asked about their views on issues including sexual orientation and gender identity.
The amendment passed the minimum threshold for corridor last week, according to a webpage tracking the presbytery vote count that was overseen by the theologically progressive Covenant Network of Presbyterians.
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As of Monday morning, Amendment C has been approved by 86 presbyteries, two more than the presbytery minimum for passage. Also, as of Monday, 45 presbyteries have voted against it.