We’re still there.”Ĭurrently, the Law of the Church of Scotland adheres to the biblical mandate and only allows ministers and deacons to marry opposite-sex couples, the denomination says on its website. “The Church recognizes that there are diverse views on the subject of same-sex marriage,” it says.
“We are committed to ensuring that debates on this subject are held in a spirit of humility and grace, that the tone and tenor of discussions are civil and people are respectful of those who hold opposing views.”Ī 2016 Church census in Scotland showed that the number of regular churchgoing Christians in the country had fallen to 390,000, representing 7.2% of Scotland’s population, down from 854,000 (17% of population) in 1984.
