Columbus Dispatch
Friday, April 27, 2007 8:11 AM
The incoming spiritual leader of 25,000 Ohio Episcopalians is clear about where he stands on the most pressing issue facing the denomination: Same-sex unions are consistent with religious teaching.
"In my view, a committed, faithful, loving covenant between two men or two women in service to one another is not prohibited by Scripture; therefore, I believe the church should honor such covenants," said the Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal, who is scheduled to become bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio on Saturday.
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Breidenthal, 56, also said that the church should honor gay clergy members who are single or in committed relationships.
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