Topic: Presbyterian Church USA
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Can you invest in Middle East peace?
There are ways to invest in the economies of Israel and the Palestinian territories, separately – and women's progress in the Middle East, indirectly. But investing in the Middle East is not for the faint of heart.
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Episcopal approval of same-sex blessings: Will it hurt church's global ties?
The Episcopal Church this week authorized blessings for same-sex couples – a move at odds with the Anglican Communion, which the church belongs to, and some other Protestant denominations.
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Presbyterian church rejects same-sex marriage
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has rejected a bid to redefine marriage as 'a covenant between two people,' voting instead to conduct a two-year study of the divisive issue.
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Presbyterians reject call to divest over Israel's West Bank occupation
By a two-vote margin, the Presbyterian Chuch (U.S.A.) declined Thursday to divest funds from three firms whose products help Israel enforce occupation of the Palestinian West Bank. Pro-Israel Jewish groups had warned against such a step.
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Lutherans will allow gay clergy in same-sex relationships
It's a controversial move that's divided members of the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States.
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On divisive issue of gay clergy, two churches weigh softer stance
Lutherans and Presbyterians may allow local congregations to choose people in same-sex relationships as pastors.
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