What explanation did they give?
I actually found out about Presbyterian USA pastors getting abortion coverage here on FR back in 2000. There was a thread here about the PCUSA, and someone posted that information.
I couldn’t believe it could be true. I was totally shocked.
I did research online, and I discovered it is a true fact. Then I confronted my pastor and other church members with this information while we were in a meeting.
The pastor admitted that he gets abortion coverage. No one else at the meeting voiced an opinion. I expressed my opinion and said I couldn’t belong to that denomination anymore.
Every year the presbytery required all members to give a certain amount of money above and beyond what was given to the local church.
There was no way to know what money was spent on abortions. They also pay for partial-birth abortions. There are no questions asked when a pastor or family member has an abortion and uses the medical plan.
It’s sad that a once proud and God-fearing denomination has been taken over by liberal democrats at the highest levels.
Not only do they want gay pastors and abortion coverage, they do not support Israel. They’re always making statements in support of the Palestinians.
I understand that some people think you should stick it out in your local church, but it’s like dealing with a democrat dictatorship. It’s all their way.
The PCUSA is not the only one taken over by liberals. The UCC has had openly gay pastors for a while now. Older members sitting in the pews sometimes have no idea these changes have taken place.
Pastors getting abortion coverage is kept quiet.