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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 state, 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 solo entity. The Presbyterian Church (USA) remains distinct from the Presbyterian Church in America, which tends toward less inclusive policies.
The Presbyterian name derives from the Greek word for “elders” – lay leaders who govern 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 contain responsibilities for the animation of a particular church as well as the church at large.” Elders serve at every level of leadership from “sessions,” which govern a available church, to “presbyteries,” consisting of regional church communities, to the General Assembly, representing the entir
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 community Covenant Network of Presbyterians announced Wednesday the alley 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.
According to the CNP, Amendment A recently passed the threshold, having recently garnered the officia
New PC(USA) policy could ask for pastors to be LGBTQ-affirming
Members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted on Wednesday to add gender persona 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 Metropolis, 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 help the denomination’s current stance on individuals who determine as LGBTQ. Those against the proposal said the policy would exclude from ordination those who execute not affirm LGBTQ lifestyles. The PC(USA) is known for allowing individuals who spot as LGBTQ to be ordained as ministers and elders and has supported same-sex un
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, have 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 passage last week, according to a webpage hunting the presbytery vote tally 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.
The amendment is scheduled to take effect on July 4.
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