Church Panel Backs OK for Same-Sex Marriages
A committee of United Church of Christ representatives approved a resolution that would move the church one step closer to becoming the largest Christian denomination to endorse same-sex marriage.
The resolution supported by the church’s president, the Rev. John H. Thomas, drew overwhelming support and was recommended for approval today when the church’s assembly voted in Atlanta.
It would specify that bisexual and transgender people merit the same support and protections as gays and lesbians.
UCC churches are autonomous, meaning that the leadership does not create policy for its more than 5,700 congregations.
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