Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
May 10, 2021 | International
The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.
The legislation means that ministers and deacons would be able to apply for a license to become authorized celebrants for same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Provisions in the legislation say that no one will be forced to participate in or be involved in the arrangements for a same-sex marriage unless they explicitly wish to do so.
The proposals are being brought after the 2018 General Assembly instructed the Legal Questions Committee to prepare draft legislation.
If the Assembly, meeting from May 22–27, passes the legislation, it will then be shared with presbyteries for their consideration, with all responses to be returned to the principal clerk by no later than Dec. 31…
(Excerpts from The Christian Post)
