We should maintain that if an interpretation of any word in any religion leads to disharmony and does not positively further the welfare of the many, then such an interpretation is to be regarded as wrong; that is, against the will of God, or as the working of Satan or Mara.

Buddhadasa Bikkhu, a Thai Buddhist Monk


Sunday, June 26, 2011

Learning to Live with Amendment 10A

In July, the Presbyterian Church (USA) will officially change its ordination standards so that Presbyterians may be ordained as deacons, elders, and clergy ("teaching elders") without reference to their sexual orientation.  For insights into how this change will affect local churches and their pastors, take a look at the brief video, "Living with Differences: Two Congregations, Two Viewpoints on Gay Clergy."  It records the views of two pastors of two neighboring Presbyterian churches in Pittsburgh and gives a picture of what the future could look like as our denomination seeks to move beyond an issue that has divided it for decades.