A task force set up by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to study same-sex marriage has concluded that the denomination cannot reach a clear consensus on the issue.In light of continuing questions, the task force "does not favor" approval of homosexual marriages, the 50-page report said.
Instead the group suggested that discussion should continue on the question.
For now, the report said, the norm for marriage should remain a male-female union.
The draft report did say that ECLA leaders should offer their apologies for the suffering caused among homosexuals by past Lutheran teachings condemning homosexual activities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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