The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum EPC Opens Door to Ordination of Celibate Homosexuals

The slogan for the 46th General Assembly of the EPC was “Better Together,” with many fervent appeals for peace and unity. And yet, the Assembly voted to approve the ordination of celibate homosexuals — an action that threatens to divide the denomination.

By a majority of 57 to 43 percent, the Assembly voted to approve a Pastoral Letter presented by the Ad Interim Committee on Same-Sex Attraction. While the letter did not endorse gay marriage or homosexual behavior, it opened the door to ordain those who struggle with same-sex attraction as long as they are celibate, repentant, and seeking to mortify their sin.