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==Homosexuality==

==Homosexuality==

While recognizing the theological, scriptural and traditional difficulties, the Church of Scotland is generally tolerant of homosexuality. A recent report concluded that: ''Many people are both gay and Christian; having a homosexual orientation is not a matter for censure; having a homosexual orientation does not preclude service to Christ in the church and the world.  A homosexual orientation should not be a barrier to any role in church and state, and the Church should oppose all forms of discrimination on these grounds, both in environments where the Church carries authority and in society at large.''[http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/generalassembly/downloads/gareports07manddchallengetounity.rtf]

While recognizing the theological, scriptural and traditional difficulties, the Church of Scotland is generally tolerant of [[homosexuality]]. A recent report concluded that: ''Many people are both gay and Christian; having a homosexual orientation is not a matter for censure; having a homosexual orientation does not preclude service to Christ in the church and the world.  A homosexual orientation should not be a barrier to any role in church and state, and the Church should oppose all forms of discrimination on these grounds, both in environments where the Church carries authority and in society at large. ''[http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/generalassembly/downloads/gareports07manddchallengetounity.rtf]

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