MP Tim Barnett believes churches may not end up being a safe place for gays after a controversial ruling by the Presbyterian Church General Assembly to ban gays and straights in defacto relationships from its clergy. Barnett says he cannot see why churches should be able to deny people a role because of their sexuality. He says it is very disappointing. Meanwhile, United Future is applauding the decision. MP Gordon Copeland says the decision is in line with Christian teaching, and any other decision would more than likely contribute to the breakdown of the family in society. He did not explain how.
Credit: GayNZ.com News Staff
First published: Saturday, 25th September 2004 - 12:00pm