Presbyterian Church faces revolt after proposing clergy must be in monogamous relationships — and critics blame white privilege
The Presbyterian Church is facing a revolt over a proposed rule that would require ordained clergy to be in monogamous relationships. The rule, known as CON-10, targets multipartner relationships and argues that polyamory or polygamy can create power imbalances and emotional harm. The proposal has sparked fierce debate and outrage from progressive church committees and polyamorous church groups, who claim it reinforces white privilege and narrow cultural definitions of relationships.
- ▪The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is set to vote on the monogamy requirement at its General Assembly this summer in Milwaukee.
- ▪The proposed rule, CON-10, does not mention sexual orientation or same-sex relationships, but targets multipartner relationships.
- ▪The Advocacy Committee on LGBTQIA+ Equity argued that the monogamy rule reinforces white privilege and imposes a narrow cultural framework on communities of color and global Christians.
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Media Presbyterian Church faces revolt after proposing clergy must be in monogamous relationships — and critics blame white privilege By Kristine Parks, Fox News Published June 7, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds Could Noah's Ark remains be buried in Turkey? Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning speaks directly to Hollywood’s moral crisis A progressive Christian denomination is facing sharp internal backlash over a proposed rule that would require ordained clergy to be in monogamous sexual relationships. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is set to vote on the monogamy requirement at its General Assembly this summer in Milwaukee.
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