Homosexuals and the Catholic priesthood
This ReligionLink edition explores the issue and provides resources and experts.
Category: Clergy
“Transgender man will be ordained in Minneapolis”
Read a Jan. 18, 2013 Tribune Star article about the ordination of transgender Shannon T.L. Kearns in Minneapolis, Mn. He will start the states first North American Old Catholic Church congregation.
“Abortion – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops”
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops posts numerous resources about the Roman Catholic Church’s stand against abortion.
ELCA statement on Sexuality
The ECLA’s social statement on sexuality, approved in August 2009.
Holly Catterton Allen
Holly Catterton Allen is associate professor of Christian ministries and director of the Children and Family Ministry Program at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. She frequently speaks and writes on children’s spirituality.
“ELCA votes to allow gay pastors”
An August 2009 story from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on the decision to allow gay clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
“Lutherans Lift Ban on Gay Clergy”
An August 24, 2009 story from Religion News Service about the ELCA’s decision to allow partnered gay clergy.
“Beyond Noah’s Ark”
Read a story from Christian Reflection, posted by Beliefnet.com, on the value of teaching children about faith directly from the Bible.
“Are They Here to Save the World?”
Read a Jan. 12, 2006, story from The New York Times about the “Indigo” generation.