From Scotland-The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has approved an apology to gay people for the history of discrimination they have faced in the Church.
Commissioners also approved a report which could pave the way to allow some ministers to conduct same sex marriages in the future.
The Assembly voted in favour of instructing the Legal Questions Committee to conduct new research into the availability of legal protection for any Minister or Deacon who refuse to officiate ceremonies as a matter of conscience.
A report of the committee’s findings will be presented to the General Assembly next year for further discussion.
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http://churchofscotland.org.uk/news_and_events/news/recent/church_a_step_closer_to_conducting_same_sex_marriages
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