Presbyterian Church in Ireland denies membership to gay couples

Monday, June 11th, 2018

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland says people in same-sex relationships cannot be a full member of the Church.

The new policy extends to these people’s children, who the Presbyterian Church says cannot be baptised.

The new policy followed the Irish Presbyterian Church cutting ceremonial ties with the Church of Scotland due to its more liberal attitude to same-sex relationships. Read more

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