Posted on 07/05/2012 5:49:31 PM PDT by scottjewell
Sixteen years after allowing gays and lesbians to become priests, the Episcopal Church appears poised to introduce a rite that would specifically bless the unions of same-sex couples.
If the liturgy is approved, which is expected, Episcopalians will become the first major denomination to endorse such a ritual for homosexual couples.
On its face, the blessing seems similar to that of a marriage rite -- including “I do,” “we have gathered together today” and an exchange of rings. Notably absent are the words “husband,” “wife” and “marriage.”
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
It is no secret that some in the ELCA viewed the CCM agrement as a back door way (yeah, bad pun) of gaining entry (ooo, another bad pun!) for the homosexualists.
They did a lot of back pedaling after the elevation of Gene Robinson and began to state that “our roster is our roster” but....
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