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Priests who are partake in homosexual acts are not accepted in the Orthodox Church, but gay priests who do not partake in sexual acts are accepted, depending on their bishop, as he is the one who authorises and conducts the ordination of priests. The Orthodox Church does not judge persons who are homosexual as being wrong or evil in any way, but it treats any sexual acts outside of marriage as unlawful, according to The Bible. This applies to heterosexual acts as well, such as fornication and adultery. So a heterosexual priest who indulges in sexual acts outside of marriage would also not be accepted in the Orthodox Church.
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Can an openly gay person be a priest for the church of England?
The Church of England allows for the ordination of gay priests as long as they are celibate.
What does the Orthodox church think about gay people?
as of 2013 All Orthodox churches teach that gay people are sinners, and most will not allow gay people as members unless they are celibate.
Can a gay person christen a baby in the greek orthodox church?
The Orthodox Church does not divide persons into gay or straight, so neither is a qualification for god-parenting. More pertinent distinctions in the Orthodox Church would be: practicing and non-practicing Orthodox; chaste and unchaste lifestyle; in good standing within the community or lapsed. Consequently, there would be no objection to any person, gay-straight-or otherwise, who is practicing the Orthodox faith, leads a chaste life-style, and is in good standing in her/his local Orthodox community.
How many gay priests were discovered?
There is no search for gay priests, so there are no records of the number of gay priests discovered.
Can a gay person be a liturgist in a Methodist church?
I believe the United Methodist church would not agree to a non-celibate gay person as a minister of the church; however, a liturgist, musician or a lay leader may be well accepted.
What is the main religon in England?
It identifies as neither Catholic nor Protestant, but following a "via media"--a middle way. Women priests and gay priests are allowed. The Queen is the head of the church.
What role did the church play in western technology?
the church gave us the idea to create technology to find which priests raped the alter boy. And to detect which person has a big penis or is gay.
Does the greek orthodox religion recognize gay people?
The Orthodox Church loves and accepts all people, but it states that certain sexual practices are not permitted by the Bible, such as anal intercourse. Similarly, certain heterosexual practices are not permitted, such as adultery.
What is the Russian and Greek Orthodox Churches stand on same-sex marriages?
same-sex marriage is not recognized by any of the Orthodox churches and it is viewed as a sinful non-christian behavior. The inherent nature of a person to be gay is not recognized by the church.
Should gay Christians be allowed to be leaders in the church?
Gay Christians are already leaders in the church, whether or not they publicly acknowledge their sexuality. The Episcopal Church has already ordained an openy gay bishop. The Vatican has been described as a "hotbed of homosexuality". Although this last reference does not claim that homosexuality occurs among the most senior leaders of the Church, the normal process of promotion in the hierarchy suggests that this could be the case. Openly gay clergy have been welcomed in (non-Orthodox) Judaism for decades.
What religion should gay people believe in?
Gay people can and do believe in every religion on Earth. However, I would recommend, if given a choice, that gay people choose a faith and denomination that is accepting.The following faiths are particularly accepting of gays and lesbians:Judaism (all branches except Orthodox)Unitarian UniversalismWicca/Neo-PaganismAnd the following Christian Denominations:Affirming Pentecostal Church InternationalAnointed Affirming Independent MinistriesAnthem Phoenix & Family of ChurchesAssociation of Welcoming and Affirming BaptistsAXIOS - Eastern and Orthodox Gay and Lesbian ChristiansChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Community of ChristEcclesia GnosticaEcumenical Catholic ChurchEcumenical Catholic CommunionEpiscopal Church (United States)Evangelical Anglican Church In AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in CanadaThe Evangelical NetworkFriends General ConferenceFriends of Jesus FellowshipGlobal Alliance of Affirming Apostolic PentecostalsInclusive Orthodox ChurchMetropolitan Community ChurchOld Catholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Progressive Christian AllianceReformed Anglican Catholic ChurchRestoration Church of Jesus Christ (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) — a Latter Day Saint denominationUnited Church of ChristUnited Church of CanadaUnity Church
Why are all priests gay?
A:Reverend Donald Cozzens (The Changing Face of the Catholic Priesthood) cites studies from studies in 1989, that 48.5 per cent of Catholic priests are gay. Boisvert and Goss (Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct) explain that the Catholic Church is an intensely homoerotic culture.
