In Brief... Church Panel Backs Gay Ordinations

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In Brief... Church Panel Backs Gay Ordinations

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS: (AP)-Gays and lesbians are one step closer to becoming part of the Presbyterian church's leadership. In a 24 to 14 vote, the Church Orders and Ministry committee recommended striking a clause from the church's constitution that forbids the ordination of "self-affirming, practicing homosexuals." The issue now goes to the full 560-member assembly. Approval would require a simple majority. If it passes, it then goes before the ordained Presbyterian ministers and elders nationwide for approval.

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