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The induction of the Rev Scott Rennie as minister of Queen's Cross Church in Aberdeen closes a dramatic chapter in the long and sometimes turbulent history of the Church of Scotland, but also ensures further debate - and the possibility of future division - over whether practising homosexuals should be accepted into the ministry. It was Mr Rennie's frankness about his committed relationship with a partner of the same sex in his application to the Queen's Cross congregation which brought about a petition to the General Assembly from members of Aberdeen presbytery who believe the presbytery's decision to sustain the call was wrong. The resultant public debate stirred considerable anger and prompted an online petition against the appointment which gathered 5000 signatures, including 400 from Church of Scotland ministers. The... [read full story]
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