Aberdeen Church considers breaking with Kirk over lifting of ban on ministers in same sex unions

A church in Aberdeen wants to break away from the Church of Scotland because of the institution’s decision to lift its ban on appointing gay ministers.

Reverend Dominic Smart said elders at Gilcomston South Church in Aberdeen, pictured, disagreed with the General Assembly’s resolution, feeling it had “marginalised” the Bible.

He insisted the assembly’s May decision on same-sex partnerships represented a “clear and deliberate move away from the authority of scripture”.

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2 comments on “Aberdeen Church considers breaking with Kirk over lifting of ban on ministers in same sex unions

  1. CSeitz-ACI says:

    Dominic Smart — great Christian leader.

  2. MichaelA says:

    Prayers and appreciation for him and his congregation, for their courageous witness.