Church Just Got a Whole Lot Gayer!

Things, they are a changin'. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) voted and approved this week two gay-friendly proposals.

First, it approved to sanction same-sex commitment ceremonies. Meaning gays and lesbians can have a "wedding" in an Evangelical Lutheran church (even if same-sex marriage is outlawed in that state).

Then, they approved sanctioning the ordination of openly gay clergy who are in committed relationships, or "married," if you will. Gays as preachers in the Lutheran church is nothing new... they were just celibate.

(FYI, in case you thought I was making a joke. I wasn't. Until this week, queers could be pastors, but they had to be single and no hanky panky!)

I'm guessing not every Lutheran will be flying their rainbow flags on their way to church this Sunday. The move may cause some sheep to find straighter pastures. But probably not that many. Lutherans and gays have had a long happy relationship with each other. They're just moving that relationship further out of the closet.

Snaps to you, ELCA! Church just got a whole lot gayer!