Today the ELCA passed a resolution to support gay clergy, and not force them into a life of celibacy. In doing so the ELCA becomes the third sizable denomination to support GLBT pastors - along with the United Church of Christ and the Episcopal Church.
This also affirms the belief that sex is not only for procreation - something many denominations continue to preach, despite the obvious absurdity of the command.
The Methodist Church allows gay pastors as long as they remain celibate.
In a time of rapid conservative Christianity, seeing hopeful progress from logical and clear-headed progress among denominations is encouraging. It makes me proud to have gone to Luther College, an affiliate of the ELCA.
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