Assembly Votes to Express Deep Regrets, But No Apology, to LGBTQ/Q Persons
Instead of apologizing to LGBTQ/Q (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) persons in the Presbyterian Church (USA), “for the teachings and actions that have created marginalization of our sisters and brothers,” the 222nd General Assembly voted to express deep regrets to them. The statement approved by the assembly by a vote of 463-51 was crafted…