3 Other Christian Denominations That Allow Gay Marital relationship

3 Other Christian Denominations That Allow Gay Marital relationship

On Tuesday the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to redefine marital relationship as \"a dedication between two individuals, typically a man and also a lady,\" officially allowing same-sex marital relationships within the church. The vote to change the church constitution follows in 2014's suggestion from the church's General Assembly.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America allows same-sex pairs to get married, but leaves it up to individual preachers of congregations to make a decision, according to a 2009 resolution. \"There is absolutely nothing that suggests that a parish pastor can wed or not marry, as long as it follows state law,\" ELCA Secretary David Swartling stated in 2012.

The United Church of Christ has enabled same-sex pairs to obtain married given that 2005. At the 25th General Assembly of the United Church of Christ in Atlanta, it \"affirm [ed] equivalent marital relationship civil liberties for couples no matter sex as well as states that the federal government should not conflict with couples despite gender that choose to wed as well as share completely as well as just as in the rights, duties and also dedication of legally identified marital relationship.\" It was the first significant Protestant religion to do so.

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