Fri, 2012-11-09 13:51 - Joseph Ward
LGBT Ordination:
neutral
LGBT Affirmation:
neutral
Marriage Equality:
bad
LGBT Affirmation Body:
While the ABC-USA deems homosexuality "incompatible with Christian teaching," local churches vary. There is a movement led by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists to further LGBTQ inclusion.
LGBT Ordination Body:
Ordination is handled on the local level. In many regions, LGBTQ ordination is not explicitly accepted nor banned. However, in several regions there are statements that a candidate must sign stating they are not a "practicing homosexual" prior to ordination.
Marriage Equality Body:
In 2005 the ABC-USA General Board affirmed marriage as a relationship between 1 man and 1 woman. While not binding on local churches, many communities support this statement, while others do not and solemnize same-sex marriages and Civil/Holy Unions.
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