Faiths' beliefs on homosexuality vary

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Faiths' beliefs on homosexuality vary

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/5974104.html
BARBARA KARKABI
8/29/2008

Religion plays an important role in Americans' attitudes about homosexuality, but views are shifting. In Gallup's 2008 Values and Beliefs poll, Americans were evenly split on the morality of homosexual activity. In 2000, the majority said homosexuality was immoral.

The issue of gay clergy is hotly debated in many faith communities today. "Clearly we are on a journey," said the Rev. Susan Russell, president of Integrity USA, a national network of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Episcopalians that supports gay ordination.