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Mar 18, 2015, 9:11 AM

Yall switching teams anytime soon? We have a few who have left our church because of this.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/17/us/presbyterian-church-gay-marriage/index.html

Presbyterian group changes marriage definition to include same-sex couples
By Holly Yan, CNN

(CNN)The country's largest Presbyterian denomination has changed its definition of marriage to include gay couples -- though not explicitly.

Presbyterian Church (USA) approved an amendment to its constitution after most of its 171 presbyteries -- or governing bodies -- voted for it, PC (USA) said Tuesday.

Before, the definition said marriage was between "a man and a woman."

The new definition says, in part, that "marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives."

Already, PC (USA) ministers can perform same-sex marriages in states where such marriages are legal, the group said. But no teaching elder or session can be forced to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies if they do not believe they are appropriate.

Not all members supported the decision.

In a post on PC (USA)'s website, Jean and Robert Gorney accused the church of going against the Bible and threatened to leave.

"We are not to change the Bible," their post said. "I don't care who disagrees."

But the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, which says it supports "a fully inclusive church," welcomed the news Tuesday night.

"The change aligns the church's constitution with a reality that has long been true: Both same-gender and opposite-gender couples have been living in relationships that demonstrate covenant faithfulness, shared discipleship and mutual love," the group said.

"We are also aware that the discussion has been a difficult one for many, and that some will feel a deep sense of pain over this decision. The Covenant Network is committed to fostering healthy dialogue and working with those who hold a view different from ours, seeking opportunities for us to model an authentic and productive unity."

The amendment will take effect on June 21.

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Deer Jounge Presbyterians

GET OUT QUICK! YOU MIGHT CATCH THE GHEY!!***

I go to a really small church in a small town and there are

WHALE CONGRATS TO YOU GREENR

Naw, we staying together for the kids.***

Hmmmm, avoiding the question

Doesn't mean you can't S some Ds after work.***

Catching the ghey is the new trendy thing

Kony & Benghazi 2012, Snowden 2013, Ebola 2014,

Jet Fuel & Steel Beams in 2001

Irish call it

Nonsense

What would happen if...

My father

Re: my BIL was a PC-USA pastor. The whole church left over

Causing a rift in 1st Pres Spartanburg

There's old money in Spartanburg?***

10's of dollars***

The Millikens on line 1***

What he said

Has he ever tried a man's anus?***

I recently started going to a PCA church

please cite more examples of liberal theology and how you

Here's a good definition:

I'm thinking about going, but I can't decide between

It you are Sunni, you aint Shiite***

Re: Deer Jounge Presbyterians

I think this is where my problem lies with modern day

I bet that was said about the old testament , too***

I'm sure it was. Christianity, and other religions

eye for an eye, nomsayin? #TheGoodOleDays***

Hammurabi was a bad muther lover***

Re: I think this is where my problem lies with modern day

A creed can be dangerous.

Re: A creed can be dangerous.

Good for PCUSA!

So, everybody's doing it.

Who is they in this context?***

Also translated as people

The gheys, obviously.***

Only if gheys are Christian and wish to avoid preaching.

Paul was instructing Timothy on how to conduct...

Re: So, everybody's doing it.

Everybody is doing it.

I was raised a presby

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