A proud time in history of Presbyterian Church

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TO THE EDITOR:
Saturday marked a wonderful day in the Presbyterian Church, a day when we truly acknowledged that everyone is created equal in the eyes of our God.

The Presbyterian Campus Ministry is proud that Katie Ricks, a gay associate in ministry at the Church of Reconciliation, was approved to be ordained as a minister.

The Church of Reconciliation is one of six partner churches that support the campus ministry here at UNC and is a symbol of how we can continue to show Christ’s love to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. This decision did not come lightly. After much deliberation and prayerful consideration, the General Assembly voted to allow gay ordination, knowing that this decision may not be favorable to some people.

Hopefully Ricks’s ordination is the first of many progressive steps we can take to ensure basic dignity to all humans.

Erin Guthrie ’12
Classical archaeology
President, Presbyterian Campus Ministry

Published February 22, 2012 in Letters, Opinion
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UNC Alum
February 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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A proud day, as membership in the PC(USA) continues to plummet (50% decline since these sort of theological reform movements began taking place) and the church no longer stands for anything anymore. But hey, at least they have an openly gay preacher. That’ll solve everything.

I got news for you: People that look for “liberal” religion are usually looking for it only as a stepping stone to leaving religion altogether.

UNC Alum
February 22, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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On the other hand, many Presbyterians who wish to be a part of a welcoming church that still actually stands for something are always welcome to join the Presbyterian Churches of America: http://www.pcanet.org/

 
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