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Q. Is homosexuality accepted in the LCMS and can an open homosexual serve in any position in your church?
A. The position of the LCMS, repeatedly affirmed, is that homophile behavior is intrinsically sinful, expressly condemned as immoral by the Scriptures. For policy regarding homosexuality and service in public offices of the Synod, we refer you to guidelines adopted by the Council of Presidents for addressing instances of homosexuality in the lives of professional church workers, in which procedures are outlined for dealing with various cases. (See another FAQ on homosexuality and the Commission on Theology and Church Relation's 1983 report on "Human Sexuality: A Theological Perspective."
