Lutherans to Allow Sexually Active Gays as Clergy


	Lutherans to Allow Sexually Active Gays as Clergy

zizzy

8-22-2009 2:36 AM

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The same-gender couples I know live in love and faithfulness and are called to proclaim the word of God as are all of us. - Rev. Leslie Williamson, associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines, Ill.

Conservative congregations will not be forced to hire gay clergy.

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