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Question
What is the Presbyterians' stand on abortion?
It depends on which Presbyterians you're talking about. The historic and widespread Presbyterian conviction is Prolife. However, there is a very vocal faction within the American mainline Presbyterian denomination (the PCUSA) that advocates for abortion at any time (including partial birth). If I were you, I'd stay away from them.
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Chris Larimer
Expertise
Reformed / Systematic Theology, Biblical Theology, New Testament, Church History, Philosophical Theology, Apologetics, Preaching/Homiletics, Sacraments, and Liturgy are all specialties in which I have some expertise. I've been told I have a "knack" for Practical/Pastoral Theology as well.
Experience
I have been a Presbyterian church worker since 1996 and am about to be ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. I served a year long internship in our denomination's Office of Theology and Worship.
Organizations
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Publications
Call to Worship. ReNEWS. The Presbyterian Outlook (online edition).
Education/Credentials
Undergraduate study at King College and East Tennessee State University leading to BA in English, with minors in Sociology and in Humanities (emphasis Classical Studies). Master of Divinity, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Additional study, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Awards and Honors
Patterson Scholar in Greek and Latin, LPTS (2003-2006).
J. K. Patterson Graduate Fellow in Church History, LPTS.
PC(USA) Ordination Exams: Bible Content 98%; Greek Exegesis 5/5; Reformed Theology 5/5.
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