Gay clergy applaud progress in Lutheran church

Gay clergy applaud progress in Lutheran church
San Jose Mercury News,  But in a move that advocates for gay men and lesbians are hailing as a step toward changing that policy, the denomination is urging its bishops to refrain from disciplining gay members of the clergy who are in committed same-sex relationships.
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