Presbyterians approve same-sex marriage

March 18, 2015

The Presbyterian Church (USA), the nation’s largest Presbyterian body, has voted to permit same-sex marriages in its churches.

87 of the denomination’s regional bodies voted to approve the measure, while 41 opposed it.

The church will not compel its ministers to perform same-sex marriages.

 

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Further information:

• Amendment 14-F approved (Presbyterian Church USA)
• Largest Presbyterian Denomination Gives Final Approval for Same-Sex Marriage (New York Times)