Gay ministers will be free to work in the Church of Scotland. It's General Assembly has voted to allow liberal congregations to go against the Kirk's stance on homosexuality. A number of clergy have left and threatened to leave over the issue. Revd David Robertson - a minister in the Free Church of Scotland. He tells Premier it the decision was a complete mess. Revd Peter Johnston is part of the group One Kirk.
He tells Premier it was a wise decision.
The Church of Scotland's Moderator Right Reverend Lorna Hood has released this statement.
She said:
"This was a major breakthrough for the Church but we are conscious that some people remain pained, anxious, worried and hurt.
"We continue to pray for the peace and unity of the Church."