1. Although Wassmuth credited many clergy members in the region with preaching tolerance, he said most do not speak out enough against groups like the Aryan Nations. 2. Also, ministers of all denominations are considered self-employed for purposes of Social Security, which has confused many clergy members. 3. Although many city and state officials and clergy members were present, no speeches or prayers were offered. 4. Among resort-area congregations that have drawn few summer visitors, some clergy members are casting lures. 5. And yet, a significant number of clergy members in many cities said they had chosen to avoid the Clinton affair entirely in their sermons. 6. Any re-evaluation of that teaching raises the question of whether gay men and lesbians should be allowed to serve as clergy members. 7. Around the country, interfaith prayer meetings have already been held in several cities, with Muslim leaders joining other clergy members to voice support for the victims. 8. Black clergy members are angry with him for not addressing their concerns. 9. A clergy member might pursue parishioners sexually. 10. A group of African-American clergy members, for instance, began a local affiliate of One Church, One Child four years ago. |