Presbyterian Church U.S.A. to Allow Gay and Lesbian Clergy

"The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on Tuesday voted to allow the ordination of openly gay and lesbian ministers."

Presbyterian Leaders Approves Gay Clergy Policy

"Presbyterian leaders voted Thursday to allow non-celibate gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy, approving the first of two policy changes that could make their church one of the most gay-friendly major Christian denominations in the U.S. But the vote isn't a final stamp of approval for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or its more than 2 million members."

Some Presbyterians See Salvation in Non-Christian Faiths

Many PCUSA Presbyterians are open to salvation outside of faith in Jesus Christ. "The Presbyterian Panel's 'Religious and Demographic Profile of Presbyterians' found that 36% of members disagreed or strongly disagreed with the statement: 'Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved.' Another 39%, or about two-fifths, agreed or strongly agreed with the statement."