Presbyterians to Vote on Sex-Accusation Policy
Regional governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will vote during the coming year whether to automatically put ministers accused of sexual misconduct on leave while their cases are investigated.
The Louisville-based denomination’s national assembly sent the measure for balloting by its 173 regional presbyteries. If the presbyteries approve it, the measure will become church law.
The proposal has faced opposition from those who fear that clergy could be denied due process or see their reputations damaged by false accusations.
Recent accusations have been leveled against Presbyterian ministers in Illinois, New York and Texas.
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