TITLE

Witherspoon responds to survey on 'separation.'

PUB. DATE

September 2000

SOURCE

Network News;Fall2000, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p11

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Clarifies the Witherspoon Society's position with regards to a survey sent by its former staff person Nancy Neal about the possibility of 'separating' from the Presbyterian Church, should the exclusion of gay and lesbian members from ordained office be upheld at the 2001 General Assembly. Reaction to the survey itself; Intention of the society to remain with the Church.

ACCESSION #

3933136

Tags: WITHERSPOON Society (Organization);  PRESBYTERIAN Church;  GAYS -- Religious life;  LESBIANS -- Religious life

 

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