Church of Scotland leaders favor same-sex marriage reform
La Church of scotland has taken an important step to favor marriages between people of the same sex after a majority of presbyteries voted to allow ministers to hold ceremonies if they wish.
Before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, which will take place in Edinburgh from May 21 to 26, a report has shown that 29 of 42 presbyteries support legislation that would allow ministers to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Scotland legalized civil unions for same-sex couples in 2005 and marriage in 2014. The Church of Scotland, also known by its Scottish name, Kirk, endorsed clergy in same-sex relationships in 2009, but has so far not allowed ceremonies to take place. in their churches.
Ministers who want to would apply to the chief clerk's office to become officiants and would be allowed to use church buildings for queer weddings.
If the Church of Scotland were to legalize same-sex religious ceremonies, it would place itself far ahead of the Church of england, which has been floundering on the issue of same-sex marriage for years. The Church of England does not perform same-sex weddings or bless same-sex civil unions, and although members of the clergy LGBTIQ + they can have relationships, they must remain celibate.
