Lutherans debate dropping celibacy requirement for gay clergy

schwul mela qA proposal up for a vote at this week’s convention would permit ministers and lay leaders who were in ‘lifelong, monogamous, same-sex relationships.’ The nation’s largest Lutheran denomination opened debate Monday over a proposal to allow noncelibate gays and lesbians to serve in the clergy. > more.

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