German Lutherans could elect first gay bishop

A gay clergyman in Germany is standing for election as Bishop of Schleswig.

Horst Gorski, 51, is a member of the Lutheran Church in Germany (EKD).

There is one other candidate in the July 12th election.

If chosen he could open a schism within the EKD, claim some leading conservatives.

30% of Germans are members of the church.

Some of the 23 member churches in the denomination bless same-sex couples.

 German Lutherans could elect first gay bishop
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