Belhar Confession: 2010-2011

The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) consists of several parts. The first volume is The Book of Confessions; the second (consisting of the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, and Rules of Discipline) is called the Book of Order.

The Book of Confessions contains historical statements of what we as a church believe. Click here to read the Belhar Confession, which the 219th General Assembly (2010) has recommended be added to the Book of Confessions.

NEW! Belhar Video, Part 1

A critique of the Belhar Confession in video format (7 minutes).

NEW! Belhar Video, Part 2

A continuation of the critique of the Belhar Confession, in video format (7 minutes).

A Pastor's Perspective

An article by PC(USA) pastor Tom Hobson that appeared in the Presbyterian Outlook online on Sept 22, 2010.

Reflections on the Belhar Confession

Richard Mouw, President of Fuller Seminary, explains the use of the Belhar to support gay-lesbian relationships.

Four Reasons the PC(USA) Should Not Adopt the Belhar

by Viola Larson

Multiculturalism and Diversity

by Viola Larson

Advisory from the Presbyterian Renewal Network

A Critique of the Belhar Confession

By Sue Cyre, published in the Sept-Oct 2010 edition of Theology Matters.

Voting? On the Belhar

by Jerry Andrews, published in the Sept-Oct 2010 edition of Theology Matters.

Association of Stated Clerks

See page 2 for this group's description and arguments for and against the Belhar.