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Dozens of Methodist clergy come out as gay and lesbian despite church’s ban
While other denominations in the U.S. have lift the ban on same-sex marriages and LGBT clergy, the Methodist church is still prohibiting "self-avowed practicing homosexuals."
Despite church's ban, on Monday dozens of clergy came out as gay and lesbian. 111 pastors, deacons, elders and candidates for ministry have signed a public letter regarding their wish to be free of the ban.
Church asks "that we not bring our full selves to ministry, that we hide from view our sexual orientations and gender identities,"...
