The 2007 Dutch Reformed Church Synod Resolution: Impact on gay ministers

The 2007 Dutch Reformed Church Synod Resolution: Impact on gay ministers

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At the 2007 General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), a compromise resolution was accepted regarding homosexual members.The resolution, inter alia, requires of gay ministers to remain celibate as a prerequisite parad bhasma price to be legitimated.This research is a qualitative inquiry to evaluate the impact this resolution has on the lives of gay ministers and gay candidate ministers.Apart 7.5ft heavy duty gold metal round wedding arch photo backdrop stand from doing a literature study Narrative and Post-foundational perspectives were obtained by interviewing six gay ministers and/or candidate ministers as co-researchers, and also by engaging in dialogue with interdisciplinary experts from Sociology, Psychology and Law.

From the stories told by the gay ministers and/or gay candidate ministers, certain themes emerged, revealing the immense impact caused by the resolution.