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Article: Gay minister 'humbled' by vote to endorse him; Decision still threatens to cause worst split in Church for 166 years.
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- May 25, 2009
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A GAY minister spoke of his relief yesterday after the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland upheld his appointment.
In a ground-breaking move the Kirk's ruling body voted by 326 to 267 in support of the Rev Scott Rennie after more than four hours of debate.
Mr Rennie, 37, had the support of the majority of his congregation and Presbytery at Queen's Cross Church in Aberdeen - but the move to appoint him sparked strong protest from traditionalist members and has led to fears it could cause a split in the Church.
Speaking yesterday, Mr Rennie ...