How is Amendment 10-A Being Interpreted?

Only the courts (PJC's) and the General Assembly can authoritatively interpret the meaning of this action.  In the meantime, we will post various views of its meaning.

Taking a Closer Look at the Stated Clerk's "Advisory Opinion #24"

The effect of the adoption of substitute language for Book of Order G-6.0106b:  An analysis by Rev. Jim Tony

Advisory Opinion #24

Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the PC(USA).

The Road to Gay Ordination in the PC(USA)

from Christianity Today on May 12, 2011.

An Investigation of What Our Constitution Now Says

Rev. Winfield Casey Jones

Rev. James Edwards

Conformity to Transformation: A Basis for Conversation about Amendment 10-A.

Rev. Jim Berkley

There is no "standard of joyful submission" in the new wording.