The Bible says; Let he who is without sin, throw the first stone.
We are all sinners, and only human. Since we do not posses Christ's divinity, I don't see why it is up to us to judge and say no they can not come to church.
There is nothing that says you have to be straight to go to church. We let adulterers into church and divorced people. Being gay is not worse than that.
Gay people should definitely be allowed to hold any public office. As for churches, they should be allowed to make rules for their members, even if those rule oppress and hurt some of the members. It would be the gay member's responsiblity to leave the church and find a better church.
Because the people voted him into office.
people are not allowed to wear hats inside the church
That the people should be allowed to read the bible in their own language and oppose the tyranny of the Roman church. He suffered a stroke and died.
The church office should have them on record, and no professional would have any problem with people wanting to see them. If someone does have a problem, maybe there isa problem. Contact the office of the denomination of the church. If they don't have the credentials, there is a really big problem. If the church is completely independent and you cannot get them to share the credentials, talk with someone on the church's board of elders or hiring committee. Frankly, if you still get nowhere, you should find another church.
Go to a registary office or church!
some people believed that the church should not be allowed to sell indulgences. They also believed that individuals should interpret the Bible themselves. Others believed that only the Pope and other church officials interpret the Bible. This led some people to leave the Roman Catholic church
No, they have all ready proven they can't be trusted. To be in office requires a person who can use public funds correctly and this requires trust.
"allowed" implies there should be sanctions- inappropriate
All law-abiding people should be allowed in Australia, gay or straight.
People who are elected by the church for a certain post, like Elders, De acnes and trustees.
The real answer is that gay people should be allowed to do anything in public that straight people are allowed. If straight people kiss in public, gay people should also.
There is no reason why gay males and lesbians should not be allowed.