In Support of Amendment 10-A: Time to Move On
A recent post in The Presbyterian Outlook by Kirsten Kingdon, a CovNet Advisory Board member, a church Elder, and a Mom!
Ethical Stances on Homosexuality
Kate Killebrew reflects on Stacy Johnson's typology of stances on the ethics of homosexual practice, and notes that many are in the process of moving on the continuum.
Where Did We Go Astray?
Margaret J. Thomas: G-6.0106b must be stricken from our Constitution so that our historic principles of being Presbyterian may again be honored... Amendment 10-A, now before the presbyteries, offers a way forward.
Why I Support Amendment 10-A
Dr. Mark Achtemeier: Amendment 10-A will (1) bring peace to our Presbyteries by halting the endless succession of battles over proposed amendments to the Constitution; (2) remove divisive ambiguity from the Book of Order, sparing our church huge amounts of costly litigation in the church courts; (3) help us become the kind of faithful church where divisive issues can be handled more graciously and productively than we have seen in the recent past.
Covenant Network and Presbyterians for Renewal Issue Joint Call to Prayer
As presbyteries consider Amendment 10-A, the boards of directors of Presbyterians for Renewal and the Covenant Network of Presbyterians have invited all Presbyterians to join in a Call to Prayer for our church and a joint commitment to conduct the upcoming discussions "in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called."
Laura Sugg to the Presbytery of the James
Read the 5-minute Pro Amendment 10-A educational speech by the Rev. Dr. Laura S. Sugg, to the Presbytery of the James, October 16, 2010. The vote in the POJ was a tie, 152-152-3.
10-A: How It Differs
Amendment 10-A proposes for G-6.0106b new wording that relies on old principles, offering the PCUSA a way out of the protracted conflict over ordination standards.
Because of the Church
The fourth reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: the health and witness of the church.
Because of Presbyterian Polity
The third reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: Presbyterian polity and tradition.
Because of Scripture and Theology
The second reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: Scripture and Reformed theology.
Because of the People
The most important reason that G-6.0106b must be amended: the people who are affected by its anti-LGBT message.
Catholicity, Inclusivity, and the 'Protest-ant' Charism
The Rev. Ken Cuthbertson draws on Scripture, theology, and church history in this essay about the consistency of Amendment 10-A with Protestant tradition.
And Grace Will Lead Me Home: Inclusion and Evangelical Conscience
As presbyteries continue to vote on Amendment 10-A, which would allow for freedom of conscience in the interpretation of what Scripture teaches about same-gender relationships, Mark Achtemeier is among those have testified to a change of mind.