Ordination of Homosexuals

(Clarksville, Arkansas) Arkansas Presbyterians have approved the ordination of homosexuals as ministers, elders and deacons.

The 116-64 vote for the rule change within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) took place after a debate yesterday, and was greeted with silence.

The denomination's national General Assembly approved the amendment in June; the measure goes into effect if a majority of the church's 173 presbyteries approve it.

"Greeted with silence?"

Heh.