Opinions Concerning Amendment 10-A

Opinions and emotions concerning the recent ratification of Amendment 10-A to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this week fall along a large theological and social continuum. Amendment 10-A opens the possibility for gay and lesbian people to be ordained to the church offices of Deacon, Elder, and Minister of Word and Sacrament.

These opinions and emotions are complex and not easy to categorize. But for the purpose of this post, we have separated them into opinions in favor of the amendment and opinions in opposition to the amendment.

But first, we offer a link to a letter written by 25 former moderators of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Together they call for unity within our denomination:

Former 25 G.A. Moderators Issue Letter to the Church

Commentary and Opinions In Favor of Amendment 10-A:

Rev. John Vest
Covenant Network: Rev. Tricia Dykers Koenig
Former PC(U.S.A.) Moderator Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow
Current PC(U.S.A.) Moderator: Cynthia Bolbach
More Light: Rev. Janet Edwards, Trice Gibbons, Michael J. Adee
Rev. Jason Cashing
Devin Berry
UCC Coalition Praises PCUSA Vote to Allow Gay, Lesbian Pastors

Commentary and Opinions In Opposition to Amendment 10-A:

Presbyterians for Renewal: PFR Issues Ministry Team
The Fellowship: Fellowship Steering Committee
Lee Huang
Elder Dick Irvine
35 Elders from Coastal Carolina Presbytery
Friends for Fidelity and Chastity Covenant
Rev. Kevin Germer
Rev. Dr. Albert Mohler (For a response in disagreement with this post, please read Rev. Ross Reddick.)