Presbyterian Clergy Ruling

The highest court in the Presbyterian Church, USA has banned non-celibate gay and lesbian clergy. The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission ruled that an interpretation of the denomination’s constitution passed two years ago did not loosen the rules and allow exceptions for gay and lesbian candidates to ordination standards that say a candidate must practice fidelity if they are married or chastity if they are single. The GAPJC says the only way to change it is by passing a constitutional amendment.